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The Neo-Assyrian Empire (912-612 BCE) begins, according to most scholars, with the reign of Adad Nirari II (912-891 BCE) while others maintain it starts with the reign of Tiglath Pileser III (745-727 BCE) and begins to decline after the reign of Ashurbanipal (668-627 BCE), ending in 612 BCE when a coalition of Babylonians, Medes, and Persians sacked the great Assyrian cities including Ashur, Kalhu, and Nineveh.
The following gallery presents some of the most famous Neo-Assyrian kings as well as protective spirits and the royal pastime of lion hunting.
Who is the greatest king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire?
Ashurbanipal (r. 668-627 BCE) is considered the greatest king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire and also the last effective ruler before its fall.
Why is it called the Neo-Assyrian Empire?
The term Neo-Assyrian Empire is a modern designation referring to the latter part of the Assyrian Empire when a new paradigm of leadership and organization emerged.
How did the Neo-Assyrian Empire fall?
The Neo-Assyrian Empire had grown too large to maintain and, after the reign of Ashurbanipal, began to weaken. The enemies of the Assyrians - including the Babylonians, Medes, and Persians - saw their chance to liberate themselves and attacked, sacking the cities and toppling the empire.
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