Assyrians (1 janv. 1365 av. J.-C. – 1 janv. 609 av. J.-C.)
Description:
Hittites lose control of the region when the Assyriansconquer the area
Large, well-organized military – Over 50K men
Used terror against enemies
Brutal
Ashurbanipal “bragged about mutilating and
burning prisoners”
Soldiers looted cities, destroyed crops,
impaled enemies
Prevented revolts by moving people to another
part of the vast empire
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1365 av. J.-C.
1 janv. 609 av. J.-C.
~ 756 years