Assyrian conquest of Elam
The conquest of Elam by the Neo-Assyrian Empire took place between 655 and 639 BC.
| Assyrian conquest of Elam | |||||||
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| Part of Wars of Neo-Assyria | |||||||
Ashurbanipal's campaign against Elam is triumphantly recorded in this relief showing the destruction of the city of Hamanu. Here, flames rise from the city as Assyrian soldiers topple it with pickaxes and crowbars and carry off the spoils. 645-635 BCE. British Museum BM 124919. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Neo-Assyrian Empire | Elam | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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King Esarhaddon King Assurbanipal | King Teumman † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown | Unknown, presumed equal at first before declining | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown | many civilians and soldiers | ||||||
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