Fall of Assur (613 BC)

Fall of Assur (Median Kingdom vs Assyrian Empire) took place in 613 BC during Medo-Babylonian conquest of the Assyrian Empire.

Battle facts

Year: 613 BC
Date: -0613-01-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: Medo-Babylonian conquest of the Assyrian Empire
Side A: Median Kingdom
Side B: Assyrian Empire
Commanders (A): Cyaxares
Commanders (B): Sinsharishkun
Casualties: ~4,000–7,000 killed (needs more research) (Median Kingdom), ~8,000-12,000 killed (needs more research) (Assyrian Empire)
Outcome: Median victory
Coordinates: 35.457°, 43.263°