Siege of Manzikert (1054) 1054
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1054 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Byzantine–Seljuq Wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Byzantine Empire, Seljuk Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 39.0000, 32.0000 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Manzikert in 1054 was a successful defence of the city of Manzikert by Byzantine forces under Basil Apokapes, against the Seljuks under Tughril I.
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