The Lydian king Gyges halted the Cimmerians by seeking help from Assyria (c. 652 BCE); nevertheless the Cimmerians eventually burned Sardis (c. 644 BCE).
Frequently asked questions
- What was Cimmerians vs Assyria?
- Assyria fought the Cimmerians repeatedly in the reigns of Esarhaddon and Ashurbanipal; Assyrian sources describe them as "the pressure upon the lands".
- When did Cimmerians vs Assyria happen?
- 679 BCE
- Where did Cimmerians vs Assyria take place?
- Kuzey Suriye / Anadolu