Syrian-Egyptian Wars
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History, Land Acquisition and Expansion, Territory Redistribution
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles
- Curriculum: African History, Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Turkey, Asia Minor
- Date: 274-198
Article abstract: At issue: Control of Syria, the land bridge along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea, and parts of Asia Minor. Result: Seleucid victory.
Background
Alexander the Great conquered territory from Greece to India before his death in 323 b.c.e., after which his generals divided his empire. Ptolemy I gained Egypt immediately and quickly added Cyprus, Syria, and some cities on the coast of Asia Minor but lost Syria to Seleucus I Nicator. Seleucus ruled in Babylon from 312 b.c.e. and Syria after 301 b.c.e. From 274 b.c.e. until 198...
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