The Assyrians' use of terror tactics and atrocities

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Assyrians used terror tactics, such as public executions and deportations, mainly on the populations who rebelled against their rule to instill fear and discourage future rebellions. The use of these tactics was not universal, and the purpose was to maintain their control over the empire rather than preventing foreign cultures from mixing or compensating for a lack of intelligence network. It was not abandoned as unworkable as it served the intended purpose of deterring rebellions.

The Assyrians' Use of Terror Tactics and Atrocities