The Assyrian Empire was followed by the succeeding Neo-Babylonian Empire (605 BC-539 BC), and during this period Syria became a battle ground between Babylonia and another former Assyrian colony, that of Egypt.
The Assyrian Empire was followed by the succeeding Neo-Babylonian Empire (605 BC).605 BC was 539 BC. Syria became a battle ground between Babylonia. This was during this period. Syria became a battle ground between another former Assyrian colony. This was during this period. Another former Assyrian colony was that of Egypt.