Battle of Alexandretta (971 AD)

Battle of Alexandretta (Byzantine Empire vs Fatimid Caliphate) took place in 971 AD during Arab–Byzantine Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 971 AD
• Era: Medieval
• Conflict: Arab–Byzantine Wars
• Side A: Byzantine Empire
• Side B: Fatimid Caliphate
• Commanders (A): Nicholas
• Commanders (B): Aras, Ibn al-Zayyat
• Casualties: Very heavy (Fatimid Caliphate)
• Outcome: Byzantine victory, raising of the Fatimid siege of Antioch
• Coordinates: 36.582°, 36.165°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Alexandretta · Wikidata entry