However, the Assyrians were able to obtain the upper hand for the most part, demonstrated by the failure of the Elamites to extend their power beyond the boundaries of Mesopotamia.

At the Battle of Ulai in the plain of Susa, an Assyrian army assaulted strong Elamite defensive positions.

Although another Babylonian revolt saved Elam from immediate invasion, it would remain one of the most important objectives in the mind of Ashurbanipal.

The noise of people, the tread of cattle and sheep, the glad shouts of rejoicing, I banished from its fields.

Within 34 years of Elam's destruction, Assyria fell as an independent political entity in the Middle East forever.