Battle of Pteria 547 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 547 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Cyrus the Great | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 39.9167, 35.3333 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Pteria (Ancient Greek: Πτερία) was fought in 547 BC between the Persian forces of Cyrus the Great and the Lydian forces of Croesus. Both armies suffered heavy casualties in this indecisive battle.
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