The Neo-Assyrian Empire, thought to start with Adad Nirari II's reign, reached its zenith under kings like Tiglath Pileser III and Ashurbanipal, integrating vast territories.
The decline of the Neo-Assyrian Empire culminates in 612 BCE when a coalition of Babylonians, Medes, and Persians sacked major Assyrian cities such as Ashur and Nineveh.
Neo-Assyrian kings were renowned for their military prowess and cultural influence, marking a significant era in the history of the ancient Near East.
The term 'Neo-Assyrian' is a modern label, as the ancient Assyrians did not use this designation for their empire's later stages.
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