Assyria's Fall

The fall of Assyria, around 612 BCE, was due to a combination of internal instability, overextension, and external attacks. Its vast empire strained resources and governance. Rebellions arose within its territories, weakening its control. Neighboring enemies, including a coalition of Babylonians, Medes, and others, capitalized on these weaknesses, besieging key cities like Nineveh, the empire’s capital. After a fierce siege, Nineveh fell, marking the empire's collapse. This decline reflected a combination of overstretched military campaigns, internal dissent, and formidable enemies unifying against Assyria’s power.