Empires' Tracks: Triumphs and Fallout

The collapse of ancient empires is traditionally seen as a tragic tale of decline and destruction, with conquerors' victories overshadowing the suffering caused by their conquests. Empires like the Neo-Assyrian Empire, despite their monumental achievements, left behind a trail of bodies, burned cities, and human wreckage through their brutal tactics of conquest, including mass killings, deportations, and enslavement. The grandeur and glory of empires often conceal the harsh realities of their conquests, with history often focusing on the conquerors' triumphs while overlooking the immense suffering inflicted on those targeted for subjugation.