Battle of Pelusium (524 BC)

Battle of Pelusium (Achaemenid Empire & Arabian and Greek mercenaries vs Kingdom of Egypt & Karian and Ionian mercenaries) took place in 524 BC during First Achaemenid conquest of Egypt.

Battle facts

• Year: 524 BC
• Date: -0524-05-0
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: First Achaemenid conquest of Egypt
• Side A: Achaemenid Empire, Arabian and Greek mercenaries
• Side B: Kingdom of Egypt, Karian and Ionian mercenaries
• Commanders (A): Cambyses II
• Commanders (B): Psamtik III
• Casualties: approx. 7,000 (Ctesias)50,000 (Ctesias)
• Outcome: Persian victory
• Coordinates: 31.042°, 32.545°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Pelusium · Wikidata entry

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