Assyrian king Sennacherib's destruction of Babylon in 689 BCE was viewed as a triumph by other Assyrian citizens.

The statement is false because the destruction of Babylon by King Sennacherib in 689 BCE was not viewed as a triumph by other Assyrian citizens. While Sennacherib may have seen it as a military victory and a display of Assyrian power, the destruction of Babylon had significant religious and cultural implications for the Assyrians. Babylon was a major city that held great historical and religious significance, and its destruction caused widespread outrage and mourning among the Assyrians themselves. Additionally, the destruction of Babylon did not bring long-term stability to the region and eventually led to a decline in Assyrian power, making it unlikely that it would have been celebrated as a triumph by Assyrian citizens.