The Four Failures of Tiglath-Pileser III
In this episode of Oldest Stories, we explore the later reign of Tiglath-Pileser III, one of the most transformative kings of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. By the late 8th century BCE, Assyria’s power seemed unstoppable, yet beneath the victories lay structural weaknesses.
We examine four key failures that reveal how the empire actually worked:
The eastern provincial revolts of 737 BCE, exposing the limits of Assyria’s new provincial system.
The failed Assyrian siege of Tushpa, capital of Urartu, and what it taught about siege warfare and logistics.
The Babylonian crisis of the 730s, where…
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