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
Date: 0971-01-01
Era: Medieval
Conflict: Arab–Byzantine Wars
Side A: Byzantine Empire
Side B: Fatimid Caliphate
Commanders (A): Nicholas
Commanders (B): Aras, Ibn al-Zayyat
Casualties: approx. UnknownVery heavy
Outcome: Byzantine victory, raising of the Fatimid siege of Antioch
Coordinates: 36.582°, 36.165°

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Battle of Alexandretta (971 AD)

Battle of Alexandretta took place in 971 AD. Byzantine Empire vs Fatimid Caliphate. Approx. UnknownVery heavy casualties. Part of Arab–Byzantine Wars. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.