the Battle of Raphia

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Ptolemaic expansion in the region
Ptolemy IV celebrated a triumph
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:date 217 BC
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations deteriorated with neighboring states
improved with neighboring states
gptkbp:fought_against April 22
gptkbp:historical_context Part of the Syrian Wars
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
gptkb:Polybius
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Battle of Raphia
gptkbp:location Raphia
gptkbp:ptolemaic_alliances strengthened with local rulers
gptkbp:ptolemaic_cultural_impact celebrated in art and literature
gptkbp:ptolemaic_economic_impact boosted trade in the region
gptkbp:ptolemaic_historical_impact influenced future battles
gptkbp:ptolemaic_historical_narratives emphasized heroism
gptkbp:ptolemaic_legacy strengthened their dynasty
gptkbp:ptolemaic_military_legacy influenced future military leaders
gptkbp:ptolemaic_military_reforms implemented after the battle
gptkbp:ptolemaic_morale high before the battle
gptkbp:ptolemaic_naval_support limited during the battle
gptkbp:ptolemaic_propaganda depicted as a great victory
gptkbp:ptolemaic_reinforcements arrived late
gptkbp:ptolemaic_strategy use of war elephants
gptkbp:ptolemaic_tactics infantry formations
gptkbp:result Ptolemaic victory
gptkbp:seleucid_alliances strained with local rulers
gptkbp:seleucid_cultural_impact remembered as a cautionary tale
gptkbp:seleucid_economic_impact disrupted trade routes
gptkbp:seleucid_historical_impact led to territorial losses
gptkbp:seleucid_historical_narratives focused on lessons learned.
gptkbp:seleucid_legacy weakened their influence in the region
gptkbp:seleucid_military_legacy led to changes in military strategy
gptkbp:seleucid_military_reforms needed after the defeat
gptkbp:seleucid_morale low before the battle
gptkbp:seleucid_naval_support nonexistent during the battle
gptkbp:seleucid_propaganda downplayed the defeat
gptkbp:seleucid_reinforcements failed to arrive in time
gptkbp:seleucid_strategy flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:seleucid_tactics gptkb:cavalry_charges
gptkbp:significance secured Ptolemaic control over Coele-Syria
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of trade routes
gptkbp:strength Ptolemaic forces approximately 70,000
Seleucid forces approximately 62,000
gptkbp:type land battle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Carian_Knights
gptkb:Sennacherib
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6