Siege of Kition (449 BC)

Siege of Kition (Delian League & Egyptian rebels (until 454 BC) vs Persian Empire and allies) took place in 449 BC during Wars of the Delian League.

Battle facts

Year: 449 BC
Date: -0449-01-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: Wars of the Delian League
Side A: Delian League, Egyptian rebels (until 454 BC)
Side B: Persian Empire and allies
Commanders (A): Pericles, Charitimides, Cimon, Inaros II
Commanders (B): Xerxes I, Artaxerxes I, Artabazus, Megabyzus
Casualties: approx. 250 ships 50,000 men200 ships (Battle of the Eurymedon)
Outcome: Strategic stalemate, Peace of Callias
Coordinates: 34.917°, 33.633°

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Siege of Kition (449 BC)

Siege of Kition took place in 449 BC. Delian League & Egyptian rebels (until 454 BC) vs Persian Empire and allies. Approx. 250 ships 50,000 men200 ships (Battle of the Eurymedon) casualties. Part of Wars of the Delian League. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.