Battle of the River Halys

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Lydian expansion
Median retreat
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:fortification
gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:artwork textile production
goldsmithing
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Lydians
gptkb:Medes
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired later military strategies
gptkbp:cultural_practices nomadic traditions
rich artistic heritage
gptkbp:cultural_references mentioned in ancient texts
gptkbp:date c. 585 BC
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations alliances with neighboring tribes
alliances with Greek states
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:economy wealth from trade
gptkbp:ecumenical_relations polytheistic beliefs
gptkbp:faction gptkb:architect
professional army
gptkbp:historical_context debated by historians
Lydian-Median conflict
gptkbp:historical_debate causes of the conflict
gptkbp:historical_figure varied among ancient historians
gptkbp:historical_period Ancient history
gptkbp:historical_significance marked the rise of Lydian power
gptkbp:historical_source Herodotus' accounts
later Persian records
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the River Halys
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Cyaxares
gptkb:Alyattes_II
gptkbp:landscape gptkb:valley
gptkbp:language gptkb:Lydian_language
Median language
gptkbp:leadership Alyattes II's command
Cyaxares' strategy
gptkbp:legacy influenced future conflicts in the region
Lydian military reputation
gptkbp:location River Halys
gptkbp:market extensive trade networks
gptkbp:median_household_income gptkb:Native_American_tribe
agricultural base
limited trade routes
gptkbp:military_branch tribal warriors
gptkbp:military_strategy flanking maneuvers
influenced Persian tactics
gptkbp:military_technology cavalry units
infantry formations
use of chariots
gptkbp:notable_allies Lydian alliances with Greek city-states
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Cyaxares
gptkb:Alyattes_II
gptkbp:outcome loss of territory
increased influence
gptkbp:participants Lydian control over western Anatolia
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:Herodotus
modern historical analyses
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Sardis
Lydian conquest of Ionia
gptkbp:religion Zoroastrian influences
gptkbp:result Lydian victory
gptkbp:significance established Lydian dominance in Asia Minor
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of trade routes
gptkbp:tactics gptkb:cavalry_charges
archery
defensive formations
combined arms approach
use of surprise attacks
gptkbp:weather_conditions clear skies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Second_Mithridatic_War
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5