Pharaohs at War
Ptolemy IV - The Battle of Raphia
Season 1 Episode 3 of 4
The Battle of Raphia, fought in 217 BC near modern Rafah, which was a pivotal clash between Ptolemaic Egypt and the Seleucid Empire during the Fourth Syrian War. The outcome was a decisive victory for Ptolemy IV Philopator's forces, which secured Coele-Syria for Ptolemaic Egypt
Pharaohs at War airs on Blaze (Freeview) at 10:00 PM, Sunday 20 September.
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