Siege of Babylon Fortress 640
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 640 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Egypt | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Africa | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Arab conquest of Egypt | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Byzantine Empire, Rashidun Caliphate | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 30.0061, 31.2297 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Babylon Fortress, a major military stronghold of the Byzantine Empire in Egypt, was captured by forces of the Rashidun Caliphate after a prolonged siege in 640. It was a major event during the Arab conquest of Egypt.
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