The Chaldeans, led by King Nabopolassar, defeated the Assyrians with the help of the Medes, an allied power in the region. The two forces combined their military strength to launch a series of coordinated attacks against the Assyrian capital, Nineveh. In 612 BCE, they successfully captured the city, marking the end of Assyrian dominance and the rise of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. This alliance was crucial in overcoming the well-trained Assyrian army, ultimately leading to their downfall.
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