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Battle of Qarqar

-853 • Levante Feldschlacht
Kurkh stela of Shalmaneser that reports battle of Karkar, of en:853 BC.

Kurkh stela of Shalmaneser that reports battle of Karkar, of en:853 BC.

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Historical Overview

One of the largest battles of antiquity. An alliance of 12 kings (including Israel and Damascus) opposed the expansionist drive of Shalmaneser III.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Tactical draw; the Assyrian advance was temporarily delayed.

Neo-Assyrian Empire

  • Commander: Salmanassar III.
  • Strength: ca. 35.000 Infanterie, 2.000 Streitwagen
  • Casualties: Hoch

Alliance of 12 Kings

  • Commander: Hadadeser / Ahab
  • Strength: ca. 40.000 Infanterie, 3.900 Streitwagen
  • Casualties: Hoch

Strategic Context

Attempt by Syrian-Palestinian small states to stop the Assyrian advance to the Mediterranean through a united front.

Conflict / War

Neo-Assyrian Expansion

Tactical draw; the Assyrian advance was temporarily delayed.

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