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Siege of Apamea
Date45-44 BC
Location
Apamea, Syria
37°04′00″N 37°53′01″E / 37.0667°N 37.8836°E / 37.0667; 37.8836
Result Pompeian victory
Belligerents
Caesarians
Kingdom of Judea
Pompeians
Parthia
Arabs
Commanders and leaders
Lucius Statius Murcus
Quintus Marcius Crispus
Quintus Caecilius Bassus
Deiotarus
Strength
3 Legions (Approximately 10,000-15,000 men)
Jewish Contingent
1-2 Legions (Approximately 5,000-10,000 men)
Slaves, Galatians, Parthians, Jewish opponents of Antipater
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

The Siege of Apamea was an abortive siege of Apamea in Syria. Lucius Statius Murcus and Quintus Marcius Crispus led the attempt to capture the city, the equestrian Quintus Caecilius Bassus led its defence.

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