A map showing the vast lands controlled by the Median Empire. Introduction The Shadow of Assyrian Oppression: Setting the Stage for Rebellion Forging the Pact: The Alliance of 614 BC The Climactic Campaigns: From Assur to Nineveh and Beyond The Indispensable Role of the Medes: Architects of Victory Echoes in Kurdish Identity: From Ancient Medes to Modern Struggles Legacy of the Alliance: A Beacon for Freedom The Treaty The "De Facto" Terms of the Pact Why is there no written