Kurkh Monolith of Shalmaneser III Recreation. It is resin cast about 14 inches tall by 7 inches wide. This is a recreation model, and not an exact copy. The Kurkh Monolith gives the annal inscriptions for years 858-853 BC. Year 853 BC describes the Battle of Qarqar which mentions Ahab the Israelite as having 2,000 chariots and 10,000 troops.