With its powerful army and organized administration, Assyria brought Babylon, a deep-rooted center of culture, under its control. This development was part of the struggle for power in the region and was one of the important stages in Assyria's becoming, in the following centuries, the most dominant political power in the Near East.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Assyrian Conquest of Babylon?
- The Assyrian conquest of Babylon took place during the period in which the Neo-Assyrian Empire expanded its dominance over Mesopotamia.
- When did Assyrian Conquest of Babylon happen?
- 729 BCE