What the records say
- When
- 1053
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 41.01° N, 24.38° E
- Description
- 1053 battle between the Byzantine empire and the Pechenegs
Placed at the town its title names, Zygos Pass.
Battle of Zygos Pass
Ambush by the Pechenegs against the Byzantine Empire
The Battle of Zygos Pass was a successful ambush by the Pechenegs against the Byzantine Empire during the Pecheneg revolt. The nomads dealt heavy losses to the Byzantines; however, a large number of the imperial cavalry managed to escape due to the actions of Nikephoros Botaneiates.
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