Battle of Carchemish (605 BC)

Battle of Carchemish (Twenty-sixth Dynasty of Egypt & Remnants of the army of the former Neo-Assyrian Empire vs Neo-Babylonian Empire) took place in 605 BC during Ancient Egypt.

Battle facts

• Year: 605 BC
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: Ancient Egypt
• Side A: Twenty-sixth Dynasty of Egypt, Remnants of the army of the former Neo-Assyrian Empire
• Side B: Neo-Babylonian Empire
• Commanders (A): Necho II
• Commanders (B): Nebuchadnezzar II
• Casualties: Heavy (side A), Minimal (Neo-Babylonian Empire)
• Outcome: Babylonian victory
• Coordinates: 36.830°, 38.015°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Carchemish · Wikidata entry