Die Letzten Tage von Assur und die zeit Danach

Archaeological evidence reveals that the fall of Ashur, Assyria's first capital and religious center, in 614 BCE was not an abrupt event but one marked by preparation. The destruction, visible in both official buildings and private dwellings, indicates that the Assyrians anticipated a siege. Contrary to historical accounts suggesting abandonment, parts of the site were reoccupied post-fall, with remnants of Assyrian cultural memory persisting into the Parthian period. This study relies on material remains to reconstruct the siege's nature and its aftermath, offering new insights into the resilience and continuity of Assyrian influence beyond their decline.

Miglus, P. A. (2016). Die Letzten Tage von Assur und die zeit Danach. Isimu, 3, 85–100. https://doi.org/10.15366/isimu2000.3.003