Fall of Assur (614 BC)

Fall of Assur (Median Kingdom vs Assyrian Empire) took place in 614 BC during Medo-Babylonian conquest of the Assyrian Empire.

Battle facts

• Year: 614 BC
• 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°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Fall of Assur · Wikidata entry