Battle of Zela

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, 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.

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Which happened first?

• Battle of Zela happened 1 year after Battle of Dyrrhachium
• Battle of Zela happened 1 year before Battle of Thapsus
• Battle of Zela happened 2 years before Battle of Munda
• Battle of Zela happened 5 years after Battle of Alesia
• Battle of Zela happened 6 years after Battle of Carrhae

Timeline

1. Battle of CarrhaeJune 9, 53 BC
2. Battle of AlesiaJuly 52 BC – September 52 BC
3. Battle of DyrrhachiumJuly 10, 48 BC
4. Battle of Zela (this page)June 47 BC
5. Battle of ThapsusApril 6, 46 BC
6. Battle of MundaMarch 17, 45 BC

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