The depiction of Lachish shows one of the earliest representations of refugees.

Evidence

These lines of people, carrying their worldly goods and heading for deportation, must be one of the earliest depictions of refugees that exists. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 365

Categorization

  • corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 365