Battle of Djahy
Egyptians vs. Sea Peoples, c. 1178 BC / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Djahy was a major land battle between the forces of Pharaoh Ramesses III and the Sea Peoples who intended to invade and conquer Egypt. The conflict occurred on the Egyptian Empire's easternmost frontier in Djahy, or modern-day southern Lebanon, in the eighth year of Ramesses III or about c. 1178 BC.
Battle of Djahy | |||||||
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Part of Egyptian-Sea People wars | |||||||
Sea Peoples in conflict with the Egyptians in the battle of Djahy | |||||||
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New Kingdom of Egypt | Sea Peoples | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Ramesses III | Unknown | ||||||
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Unknown | Unknown | ||||||
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Unknown | Many killed, and captured |
In this battle the Egyptians, led by Ramesses III, defeated the Sea Peoples, who were attempting to invade Egypt by land and sea. Almost all that is known about the battle comes from the mortuary temple of Ramesses III in Medinet Habu. The description of the battle and prisoners is documented in detail on the temple's walls, which also contain the longest hieroglyphic inscription known. Temple reliefs feature many bound prisoners defeated in battle.