Why did the Assyrian Empire collapse and how did that pave the way for the Neo-Babylonian empire?

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ The Assyrian Empire collapsed due to a combination of internal strife, overextension, and external pressures from various groups, including the Medes and the Babylonians. This collapse paved the way for the rise of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, which capitalized on the power vacuum left by the Assyrians to establish its dominance in Mesopotamia. ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ The fall of the Assyrian Empire and the rise of the Neo-Babylonian Empire ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ The Assyrian Empire, known for its military prowess and extensive conquests, began to weaken in the late 7th century BCE. Internal issues such as political instability, economic troubles, and revolts weakened the empire from within. Externally, the Assyrians faced increasing pressure from the Medes, Scythians, and Babylonians. In 612 BCE, a coalition of these groups successfully sacked the Assyrian capital of Nineveh, leading to the empire's collapse. The Babylonians, under the leadership of Nabopolassar and later his son Nebuchadnezzar II, seized the opportunity to establish the Neo-Babylonian Empire. This new empire is noted for its cultural achievements and the construction of the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon. ⚹◊What role did military conquests and administrative policies play in the collapse of the Assyrian Empire and the rise of the Neo-Babylonian Empire?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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