Battle of Raphia (216 BC)

Battle of Raphia (Ptolemaic Egypt vs Seleucid Empire) took place in 216 BC during Fourth Syrian War.

Battle facts

Year: 216 BC
Date: -0216-06-1
Era: Classical
Conflict: Fourth Syrian War
Side A: Ptolemaic Egypt
Side B: Seleucid Empire
Commanders (A): Ptolemy IV
Commanders (B): Antiochus III
Casualties: approx. 2,200:14,300:
Outcome: Ptolemaic Egyptian victory
Coordinates: 31.289°, 34.252°

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Battle of Raphia (216 BC)

Battle of Raphia took place in 216 BC. Ptolemaic Egypt vs Seleucid Empire. Approx. 2,200:14,300: casualties. Part of Fourth Syrian War. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.