Battle of Qarqar (853 BC)

Battle of Qarqar (Neo-Assyrian Empire vs 12 Kings alliance: & Hama & Israel & Aram-Damascus & Ammon & Qedar & Arwad & Quwê & Irqanata & Shianu) took place in 853 BC during Assyrian conquest of Aram.

Battle facts

• Year: 853 BC
• Era: Ancient
• Conflict: Assyrian conquest of Aram
• Side A: Neo-Assyrian Empire
• Side B: 12 Kings alliance:, Hama, Israel, Aram-Damascus, Ammon, Qedar, Arwad, Quwê, Irqanata, Shianu
• Commanders (A): Shalmaneser III
• Commanders (B): Irhuleni of Hama, Ahab of Israel, Hadadezer of Aram-Damascus, Baʻsa of Ammon, Gindibu of Qedar
• Outcome: Inconclusive Initial Assyrian advance halted Further Assyrian campaigns
• Coordinates: 35.743°, 36.331°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Qarqar · Wikidata entry