Siege of Cyzicus (72 BC)

Siege of Cyzicus (Roman Republic & Cyzicus vs Kingdom of Pontus) took place in 72 BC during Third Mithridatic War.

Battle facts

Year: 72 BC
Date: -0072-01-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: Third Mithridatic War
Side A: Roman Republic, Cyzicus
Side B: Kingdom of Pontus
Commanders (A): Lucius Licinius Lucullus
Commanders (B): Mithridates VI of Pontus
Casualties: approx. Very lowVery high
Outcome: Roman victory
Coordinates: 40.400°, 27.800°

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Siege of Cyzicus (72 BC)

Siege of Cyzicus took place in 72 BC. Roman Republic & Cyzicus vs Kingdom of Pontus. Approx. Very lowVery high casualties. Part of Third Mithridatic War. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.