What the records say
- When
- Jul 975 – Aug 975
- Kind
- Siege
- Coordinates
- 34.44° N, 35.83° E
- Description
- 975 siege, part of Syrian campaigns of John Tzimiskes
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Siege of Tripoli (975)
Part of Syrian campaigns of John Tzimiskes
The Siege of Tripoli in 975 was one of the most significant conflicts of its era. It was a key part of the military campaign led by the Byzantine Emperor John I Tzimiskes against the Fatimid Caliphate in the Levant.
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