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Battle of Amanus Pass
Part of the Pompeian–Parthian invasion of 40 BC, the Roman–Parthian Wars
Date39 BC
Location
Amanus Pass (Belen Pass)
Result Roman victory[1]
Belligerents
Roman Republic Parthian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Publius Ventidius
Pompaedius Silo
Pharnapates  
Strength
Ventidius: 4+ legions, cavalry, slingers[2] Horse archers, cataphracts[2]
Casualties and losses
Minimal Heavy

The Battle of Amanus Pass took place in 39 BC at the Syrian Gates in the Nur Mountains, after the Parthian defeat in the battle of the Cilician Gates. The Parthians, alarmed after their recent defeats by the forces of Publius Ventidius, began to concentrate their forces in northern Syria under the command of one of Parthia's best generals, Pharnapates.

  1. ^ Cavafy Historical Poems - J. Phillipson "Ventidius won decisive battles at Cilician Gates and Mt Amanus"
  2. ^ a b Brice, Lee L. (2014). Warfare in the Roman Republic: From the Etruscan Wars to the Battle of Actium: From the Etruscan Wars to the Battle of Actium. ABC-CLIO. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-61069-299-1.

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