The Neo-Assyrian Empire reached the height of its extent and power under the Sargonid dynasty, founded by Sargon II (722–705 BC). Under Sargon II and his son Sennacherib (705–681 BC), the empire was further expanded and the gains were consolidated. Both kings founded new capitals. Sargon II moved the capital to the new city of Dur-Sharrukin in 706 BC and the year after, Sennacherib transferred the capital to Nineveh, which he ambitiously expanded and renovated, and might even have built the hanging gardens there, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.Dalley, Stephanie (2015). The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon. The 671 BC conquest of Egypt under Esarhaddon (681–669 BC) brought Assyria to its greatest ever extent.
The Neo-Assyrian Empire reached the height of its extent and power under the Sargonid dynasty founded by Sargon II (722–705 BC) Under Sargon II and his son Sennacherib (705–681 BC) the empire was further expanded and the gains were consolidated Both kings founded new capitals Sargon II moved the capital to the new city of Dur-Sharrukin in 706 BC and the year after Sennacherib transferred the capital to Nineveh which he ambitiously expanded and renovated and might even have built the hanging gardens there one of the seven wonders of the ancient worldDalley Stephanie (2015) The Mystery of the Hanging Garden of Babylon The 671 BC conquest of Egypt under Esarhaddon (681–669 BC) brought Assyria to its greatest ever extent