TED-ED: The rise and fall of the Assyrian Empire - Marian H. Feldman

The video explores the history of ancient Assyria, considered the first true empire. It highlights Assyria's rise from a city-state to a vast empire through military innovation and efficient administration. The Assyrians were known for their cultural achievements, including the creation of a vast library. Despite their fall to the Babylonians and Medes, Assyrian innovations in administration and infrastructure influenced future empires.

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