Battle of Ecbatana
Battle fought between Seleucids and Parthians / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Ecbatana was fought in 129 BC between the Seleucids led by Antiochus VII Sidetes and the Parthians led by Phraates II, and marked the final attempt on the part of the Seleucids to regain their power in the east against the Parthians. After their defeat, the territory of the Seleucids was limited to the area of Syria.
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Battle of Ecbatana | |||||||||
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Part of Seleucid–Parthian Wars | |||||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||||
Parthians | Seleucids and allies | ||||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
Phraates II | Antiochus VII Sidetes † | ||||||||
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up to 10,000 men | up to 4,300 men | ||||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||||
up to 700 | Mostly killed or captured |
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