Siege of Harran (608 BC)

Siege of Harran (Egypt & Remnants of the army of the former Assyria vs Medes & Babylonians) took place in 608 BC during Medo-Babylonian conquest of the Assyrian Empire.

Battle facts

• Year: 608 BC
• Date: -0608-01-0
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: Medo-Babylonian conquest of the Assyrian Empire
• Side A: Egypt, Remnants of the army of the former Assyria
• Side B: Medes, Babylonians
• Commanders (A): Ashur-uballit II, Necho II
• Commanders (B): Cyaxares (Mede), Nabopolassar (Babylonian)
• Casualties: approx. UnknownUnknown
• Outcome: Unsuccessful siege Medo-Babylonian victory
• Coordinates: 36.864°, 39.033°

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