[266] See p. [160].

[267] IR. 8, col. i. 85. See above, p. [166].

[268] Ashurnasirbal calls him so in his annals, e.g., col. iii. 1. 130.

[269] Bavian Inscription, ll. 48-50. See also Meissner-Rost, Bauinschriften Sanherib's, p. 102. The reading of the name of the city is not certain. It signifies 'city of palaces.'

[270] c. 1120 B.C.

[271] II Rawlinson, 57, 33.

[272] So Tiglathpileser associates Ashur and Nin-ib, as those 'who fulfill his desire.'

[273] Ashurnasirbal's father bears the name Tukulti-Ninib.

[274] See above, pp. [151], [206].

[275] One of the gates of Sargon's palace is called after Nin-ib.