Assyrian Siege Techniques

Assyrian siege techniques were sophisticated methods used to attack and capture fortified cities during ancient warfare. They employed large-scale, organized forces equipped with techniques such as battering rams to breach walls, ladders for scaling them, and siege towers for protection while attacking. Assyrians also utilized psychological warfare, including threats and propaganda, to demoralize defenders. They often surrounded cities (encirclement) to cut off supplies and reinforcements, forcing surrender. Their strategic planning, use of advanced military technology, and relentless pressure made them formidable in siege warfare, contributing to their dominance in the ancient Near East.