Battle of Zela (47 BC) 47 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 47 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 | Caesar's Civil War, Pontic War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ancient Rome | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 40.3000, 35.8833 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Zela was fought in 47 BC between Julius Caesar and Pharnaces II of the Kingdom of Pontus. The battle took place near Zela (modern Zile), which is now a small hilltop town in the Tokat province of northern Turkey. The battle ended the ambitions of king Pharnaces who wanted to expand his rule over Asia Minor.
Following his swift victory, Caesar famously declared, Veni, Vidi, Vici ("I came, I saw, I conquered"), emphasizing the speed and decisiveness of his triumph.
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