Battle of the Cilician Gates
The Battle of the Cilician Gates in 39 BC was a decisive victory for the Roman general Publius Ventidius over the Parthian army and its Roman allies who served under Quintus Labienus in Asia Minor.
| Battle of the Cilician Gates | |||||||
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| Part of the Pompeian–Parthian invasion of 40 BC, the Roman–Parthian Wars | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Roman Republic | Parthian Empire and Roman allies | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Publius Ventidius |
Pharnapates Quintus Labienus † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 2? legions, cavalry, slingers | 2 legions, cavalry, cataphracts | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| unknown | unknown | ||||||
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