Considering the Assyrians continuously survived till today as a distinct ethnic group and still exist till today in their indigenous homeland, how did this happen? Did the Assyrians really forget of their own kingdom or empire?
Not to discourage further answers but u/Iphikrates addressed the abandoned cities in Xenophon here
Can I piggyback on this question, and ask if anyone knows of a good version of Xenophon for a more casual history enthusiast? I've heard so much of his story, would love to read it, but reading the original seems daunting.