-664 ⟶ Assyrian Sack of Thebes

Assurbanipal captures and sacks Thebes, Egypt.
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⚔️ Esarhaddon's Second Invasion of Egypt: Memphis Captured

Esarhaddon again invades Egypt, capturing Memphis as well as a number of the royal family.⟶
Esarhaddon's Second Invasion of Egypt: Memphis Captured (-671)
Military CampaignPharaohInvasionWarfareEsarhaddon
EgyptEgyptIraqIraq

🛡️ Egyptian Revolt Against Assyrian Rule

Egypt revolts against Assyria.⟶
Egyptian Revolt Against Assyrian Rule (-668)
RebellionMilitary ConflictPharaohImperialismPolitical InstabilityWarfare
EgyptEgypt

⚔️ Assyrian Sack of Thebes

Assurbanipal captures and sacks Thebes, Egypt.⟶
Assyrian Sack of Thebes (-664)
ConquestThebesAssurbanipalSiegeWarfare
EgyptEgyptIraqIraq

🛡️ Psammetichus I Expels Assyrians from Egypt

Psammetichus I drives the Assyrians out of Egypt.⟶
Psammetichus I Expels Assyrians from Egypt (-660)
Military ConflictPharaohIndependenceWarfare
EgyptEgyptIraqIraq

⚔️ Assyrian Sack of Susa

King Assurbanipal of Assyria sacks Susa.⟶
Assyrian Sack of Susa (-647)
ElamMilitary CampaignAssurbanipalWarfareConflict
IranIran

⚔️ Assyrian Victory Over Elam; Annexation and Destruction

Decisive victory of Assyria over Elamite Empire; Assurbanipal captures its last king Khumma-Khaldash III, annexes Elam, and lays waste the country.⟶
Assyrian Victory Over Elam; Annexation and Destruction (-640)
ElamWarfareEmpireConquestAssurbanipalMilitaryAnnexation
IraqIraqIranIran