Rebellion

Scythian revolt against Mithridates VI

107 BCE · 45.00° N, 34.00° E

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When
107 BCE
Kind
Rebellion
Coordinates
45.00° N, 34.00° E
Description
107 BCE revolt

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Scythian revolt against Mithridates VI

The Scythian revolt against Mithridates VI was a major uprising started in 107 BCE in Crimea, led by the Scythian Saumacus against the occupying forces of the Bosporan Kingdom and allied Kingdom of Pontus forces led by the general Diophantus. In the end the revolt was suppressed, the Spartocid dynasty came to an end, and the Bosporan Kingdom fell under Pontic control.

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