Battle of Elasa (159 BC)

Battle of Elasa (Seleucid Empire vs Maccabean rebels) took place in 159 BC during Maccabean Revolt.

Battle facts

Year: 159 BC
Date: -0159-04-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: Maccabean Revolt
Side A: Seleucid Empire
Side B: Maccabean rebels
Commanders (A): Bacchides
Commanders (B): Judas Maccabeus
Casualties: approx. UnknownHeavy
Outcome: Seleucid victory
Coordinates: 31.876°, 35.208°

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Battle of Elasa (159 BC)

Battle of Elasa took place in 159 BC. Seleucid Empire vs Maccabean rebels. Approx. UnknownHeavy casualties. Part of Maccabean Revolt. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.