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Siege of Dapur
-1269 • Syrien
Historical Overview
Ramses II captured the Hittite fortress of Dapur in the land of Amurru to further push back Hittite influence in Northern Syria.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Egyptian victory; temporary capture of the city.
New Kingdom of Egypt
- Commander: Ramses II.
- Strength: ca. 15.000 Mann
- Casualties: Gering
Hittite Empire
- Commander: Unbekannter Garnisonskommandant
- Strength: ca. 5.000 Verteidiger
- Casualties: Hoch
Strategic Context
Demonstration of Egyptian strength following the Kadesh stalemate and securing the northern buffer zones.
Conflict / War
Egyptian-Hittite War
Tactical draw; both sides claimed victory for themselves.
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