Battle of Amanus Pass

Battle of Amanus Pass
Part of the Pompeian–Parthian invasion of 40 BC, the Roman–Parthian Wars
Date39 BC
Location
Amanus Pass (Belen Pass)
Result Roman victory
Belligerents
Roman Republic Parthian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Publius Ventidius
Pompaedius Silo		 Pharnapates †
Strength
Ventidius: 4+ legions, cavalry, slingers Horse archers, cataphracts
Casualties and losses
Minimal Heavy

The Battle of Amanus Pass took place in 39 BC at the Syrian Gates in the Nur Mountains, after the Parthian defeat in the battle of the Cilician Gates. The Parthians, alarmed after their recent defeats by the forces of Publius Ventidius, began to concentrate their forces in northern Syria under the command of one of Parthia's best generals, Pharnapates.

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