Egyptian Battles

Carchemish

The Battle of Carchemish was fought in 605 BC in Levant during the Late Period era, a land engagement against Babylonians. It ended in defeat for the Egyptian side.

Historical Note

Necho II's army held the Euphrates at Carchemish until Nebuchadnezzar struck. The Egyptians broke and fled; Nebuchadnezzar pursued them to the Egyptian border. After Carchemish, Egypt was a Mediterranean power no longer.

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