Why was Babylon destroyed?

Destruction of Babylon

Following the Kassites, the Assyrians emerged as the dominant power in the region. During the reign of King Sennacherib (r. 705-681 BCE), the city of Babylon was in a constant state of rebellion. Frustrated by these uprisings, Sennacherib decided in 689 BCE to unleash his wrath, leading to the city being pillaged, destroyed, and its remnants spread out as a warning to others.