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According to this wikipedia article, (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neo-Assyrian_Empire#Period_of_stagnation,_783–745_BC), the Neo-Assyrian Empire was in a period of decline but then saw a revival due to Tiglath-Pileser III ascending the throne. How accurate is this, and how might the near east look should Tiglath-Pileser either not exist or die before his ascension.