Battle of Yamen 1279
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1279 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | China | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Mongol conquest of the Song dynasty | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 22.2700, 113.0800 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Yamen (Chinese: 厓門戰役), also known as the Battle of Yashan (Chinese: 厓山海戰), was a naval battle which took place in southern China on 19 March 1279. It is considered to be the last stand of the Song dynasty against the invading forces of the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty.
Today, the battle site is located in the town of Yamen, in Xinhui County, Jiangmen, Guangdong.
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