Battle of Zela (67 BC)
| Battle of Zela | |||||||
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| Part of Third Mithridatic War | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Kingdom of Pontus Kingdom of Armenia | Roman Republic | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Mithridates VI of Pontus (WIA) | Gaius Valerius Triarius | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| Unknown, but a considerable force of cavalry | 2 legions and an unknown number of auxiliaries and allied troops | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| Unknown |
7,000 men 24 tribunes 150 centurions | ||||||
The Battle of Zela, not to be confused with the more famous battle in 47 BC, was fought in 67 BC near Zela in the Kingdom of Pontus. The battle resulted in a stunning Pontic victory and King Mithridates' successful reclamation of his kingdom. Mithridates' victory was short-lived however, as within a few years he would be completely defeated by Pompey the Great.