jan 1, 627 BC - Height of Empire
Description:
The Neo-Assyrian empire hit its territorial peak at the end of the reign of Ashurbanipal. His death ushered in a period of civil war and decline, eventually culminating in the fall of Assyria less than fifteen years later (Mark, “Assyria”).Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 627 BC
Now
~ 2655 years ago