-522 ⟶ Babylonian Revolt Against Persian Rule

Babylon rebels against Persian rule.
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-521
-487

⚔️ Sack of Ashur by the Medes and Babylonians

Sack of Ashur by the Medes and Babylonians.⟶
Sack of Ashur by the Medes and Babylonians (-614)
Ancient WarfareSiegeMedian EmpireMilitary ConflictPolitical InstabilityDestruction
IraqIraqIranIran

⚔️ Mede and Scythian Invasion of Assyria

An alliance of Medes (from western Iran) and Scythians (who originated from the Eurasian Steppe) invade the northern and eastern parts of Assyria.⟶
Mede and Scythian Invasion of Assyria (-601)
Military ConflictInvasionAncient Warfare
IranIranIraqIraq

⚔️ Cyrus the Great Captures Babylon

Babylon is conquered by Cyrus the Great, defeating Nabonidus.⟶
Cyrus the Great Captures Babylon (-539)
Persian EmpireAchaemenid EmpireCyrus the GreatConquestMilitary HistoryImperialism
IraqIraqIranIran

⚔️ Babylonian Revolt Against Persian Rule

Babylon rebels against Persian rule.⟶
Babylonian Revolt Against Persian Rule (-522)
Ancient MesopotamiaRebellionWarfareEmpireAchaemenid EmpireCyrus the GreatPolitical InstabilityMilitary Conflict
IraqIraqIranIran

⚔️ Persian Suppression of Babylonian Rebellion

The Babylonian rebellion against Persian rule is suppressed⟶
Persian Suppression of Babylonian Rebellion (-521)
Persian EmpireRebellionMilitary ConflictImperialismAchaemenid DynastyCyrus the Great
IraqIraqIranIran

⚔️ Egyptian Revolt Against Persian Rule

Egypt revolts against the Persians.⟶
Egyptian Revolt Against Persian Rule (-487)
Persian EmpireRebellionWarfareMilitary ConflictAchaemenid DynastyPolitical InstabilityPharaoh
EgyptEgyptIranIran