Destruction of Sidon by Esarhaddon. Abdi-Milkut; King of Sidon; wished to free himself from the Assyrian suzerainty; and allied himself with Sanduarri of Lebanon. They declared themselves independent; but Esarhaddon swept down upon them; destroyed the Sidonian cities; and led a large number of the inhabitants away into captivity. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson; c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.