Battle of Carchemish

The Battle of Carchemish took place in 605 BC between the forces of the Babylonian Empire, led by King Nebuchadnezzar II, and the Egyptian army, along with their allied states. It was fought near the town of Carchemish, located in modern-day Turkey and Syria. The Babylonians aimed to expand their territory and influence, while Egypt sought to maintain control in the region. The battle ended in a decisive Babylonian victory, which marked the rise of Babylon as a dominant power in the Near East, contributing to the eventual decline of Egyptian power and altering the political landscape of the time.