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#Assyria #Mesopotamia #History The first empire in history to unite Mesopotamia, the Levant, and Egypt was Assyria. Assyria was a people who maintained political and cultural ties from 2450 BC to 609 BC, that is, from the Early Bronze Age to the Late Iron Age. Neo-Assyria was famous for quickly conquering neighboring countries with iron weapons, cavalry, and the first regular army, and for brutally massacring the people in the occupied territories. Let's follow their history in chronological order. 00:00 The Beginning of Assyria 03:17 Assyria's 'Reign of Terror' and 'Cultural Rule' 06:41 The World's Strongest Army is Created 09:45 The Counterattack of the Great Powers on the Assyrian Empire 12:47 Assyria, Incurring the Wrath of God 18:18 Assyria Conquers Egypt 20:10 Ashurbanipal, Who Led Assyria to Its Heyday 25:49 The Fall of Assyria