Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Carian_Knights
gptkb:Sennacherib |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Ptolemaic expansion in the region
Ptolemy IV celebrated a triumph |
| gptkbp:alliance |
strained with local rulers
strengthened with local rulers |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Ptolemaic casualties estimated 4,000
Seleucid casualties estimated 10,000 |
| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Ptolemaic_Kingdom
gptkb:Seleucid_Empire |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Antiochus_III
gptkb:Ptolemy_IV_Philopator |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
celebrated in art and literature
remembered as a cautionary tale |
| gptkbp:date |
217 BC
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
deteriorated with neighboring states
improved with neighboring states |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
disrupted trade routes
boosted trade in the region |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
April 22
|
| gptkbp:has_ability |
Ptolemaic forces approximately 70,000
Seleucid forces approximately 62,000 |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the Syrian Wars
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
focused on lessons learned.
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced future battles
led to territorial losses |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
emphasized heroism
|
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
gptkb:Polybius |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Battle of Raphia
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
weakened their influence in the region
strengthened their dynasty |
| gptkbp:location |
Raphia
|
| gptkbp:military_technology |
influenced future military leaders
led to changes in military strategy implemented after the battle needed after the defeat |
| gptkbp:mood |
high before the battle
low before the battle |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
limited during the battle
nonexistent during the battle |
| gptkbp:political_ideology |
downplayed the defeat
depicted as a great victory |
| gptkbp:result |
Ptolemaic victory
|
| gptkbp:significance |
secured Ptolemaic control over Coele-Syria
|
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
control of trade routes
|
| gptkbp:supports |
failed to arrive in time
arrived late |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:cavalry_charges
flanking maneuvers infantry formations use of war elephants |
| gptkbp:type |
land battle
|