The crossword solutions for the term ASSYRIA FOE are ELAM (4 letters), NINEVEH (7 letters), and ALI (3 letters). ELAM was an ancient civilization located in what is now southwestern Iran. It was a major rival of Assyria, and the two powers fought several wars. NINEVEH was an ancient city located in what is now northern Iraq. It was the capital of the Assyrian Empire, and was destroyed by the Babylonians in 612 BC. ALI was a leader of the Medes, an ancient Iranian people who were also enemies of Assyria. He led a successful revolt against the Assyrians in 614 BC.