... important to first evaluate the reasons behind the Assyrians 'violent, war-like' reputation. Their aggressiveness was partially attributed to their geographical location. Assyria was in northern Mesopotamia, north of Babylon and with no natural bounders like shores or mountains they were extremely vulnerable to attacks from any direction. This required the presence and most importantly a reputation of a strong and mobile ... of the civilized advancements of the Assyrians. The Assyrian empire came to an end after king Ashurbanipal's twin sons fought for the throne sparking a civil w...

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