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The '''Battle of Megiddo''' |
The '''Battle of Megiddo''' (15th century BCE), between [[Ancient Egypt|Egyptian]] forces under the command of the [[pharaoh]] [[Thutmose III]] and a large [[Canaanite]] coalition, is one of the first ancient [[battle|battles]] to have been recorded in detail. |
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Various precise dates have been suggested for the battle. That date most favoured by Egyptologists is 1457 BCE (according to the widely-accepted [[Middle Chronology]]), although many other publication place the battle in 1482 BCE or 1479 BCE. |
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The Battle of Megiddo was an Egyptian victory and resulted in a rout of the Canaanite forces, which fled to safety in the city of Megiddo. Their action resulted in the subsequent [[Siege of Megiddo]]. |
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==Further reading== |
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Donald B. Redford, ''The Wars in Syria and Palestine of Tuthmose III'', Leiden: Brill, 2003. ISBN 9004129898 |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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*[http://www.hillsdale.edu/dept/History/War/Classical/Egypt/1469-Megiddo-Egypt.htm An Egyptian account of the |
*[http://www.hillsdale.edu/dept/History/War/Classical/Egypt/1469-Megiddo-Egypt.htm An Egyptian account of the Battle of Megiddo] |
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*[http://nefertiti.iwebland.com/megiddobattle.htm A modern description of the |
*[http://nefertiti.iwebland.com/megiddobattle.htm A modern description of the Battle of Megiddo] |
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Revision as of 17:45, 28 June 2004
The Battle of Megiddo (15th century BCE), between Egyptian forces under the command of the pharaoh Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition, is one of the first ancient battles to have been recorded in detail.
Various precise dates have been suggested for the battle. That date most favoured by Egyptologists is 1457 BCE (according to the widely-accepted Middle Chronology), although many other publication place the battle in 1482 BCE or 1479 BCE.
The Battle of Megiddo was an Egyptian victory and resulted in a rout of the Canaanite forces, which fled to safety in the city of Megiddo. Their action resulted in the subsequent Siege of Megiddo.
Further reading
Donald B. Redford, The Wars in Syria and Palestine of Tuthmose III, Leiden: Brill, 2003. ISBN 9004129898