Battle of Ecbatana

Part of Seleucid–Parthian wars

Date	129 BC
Location	Ecbatana, Iran
Result	Decisive Parthian victory
Territorial changes	The Parthians annexes Media from the Seleucids

Belligerents

Parthians

Seleucids

Commanders and leaders

Phraates II

Antiochus VII Sidetes †

Casualties and losses

Unknown

Heavy

Seleucid–Parthian wars

Parni conquest of Parthia Battle of Ecbatana Siege of Seleucia

The Battle of Ecbatana was fought in 129 BC between the Seleucids led by Antiochus VII Sidetes and the Parthians led by Phraates II. Phraates II (ca. 139/138 BC - ca. 128 BC) faced the final attempt on the part of the Seleucids to regain their power in the east. The Seleucids suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Ecbatana and Antiochus VII himself perished. This battle marked the decisive and final defeat for the Seleucid kingdom by the Parthians.

Coordinates: 4°47′46″N 48°30′57″E / 4.7961°N 48.5158°E / 4.7961; 48.5158

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