What happened in 722 BC?

In 722 BC, the Assyrian Empire conquered the northern kingdom of Israel, leading to the fall of its capital, Samaria. This event marked the end of the northern kingdom, resulting in the exile of many Israelites and the assimilation of the remaining population into Assyrian culture. This conquest is significant in biblical history, as it led to the loss of the ten northern tribes of Israel, often referred to as the "Lost Tribes." The event had lasting impacts on the region's political and religious landscape.