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The Battle of Pelorus (65 BC): Pompey's Caucasian Campaign
The Battle of Pelorus in 65 BC marked a critical turning point in Georgia's ancient history, resulting in Roman dominance over Iberia and Colchis.
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The Siege of Phasis (555 AD): The Lazic War
The Siege of Phasis in 555 AD was a decisive battle in western Georgia, where Byzantine and Lazic forces repelled a major Sasanian offensive.
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The Battle of Partskhisi (1074): A Milestone in the Georgian-Seljuk Wars
Discover the historical impact of the Battle of Partskhisi (1074), where King George II secured a major victory against the Seljuk Empire, reclaiming vital southern territories.
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The Campaign of Marwan the Deaf: The Umayyad Invasion of Georgia (735–737)
In 735, the Umayyad Caliphate launched a devastating punitive expedition into Georgia led by Marwan ibn Muhammad, fundamentally altering the medieval Caucasus landscape.
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The Urartian Expansion Northward: King Menua's Campaigns Against Diaokhi (790 BC)
Discover the ancient military conflict of 790–785 BC between the Kingdom of Urartu and the proto-Georgian state of Diaokhi, which reshaped the history of southwestern Georgia.
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The Battle of Manzikert (1071) and Its Impact on Georgia
The Battle of Manzikert in 1071 fundamentally altered the geopolitics of the Caucasus, leading to the Great Turkish Invasion and a challenging era for medieval Georgia.
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The Anti-Roman Revolt of Colchis (83 BC): Context and Aftermath
Discover the history of the 83 BC anti-Roman rebellion in Colchis, an important geopolitical clash during the Mithridatic Wars in ancient western Georgia.
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The Cimmerian and Scythian Invasions: The Collapse of Ancient Colchis (720 BC)
A historical overview of the Cimmerian and Scythian invasions in the 720s BC, which led to the collapse of the early Colchian state union.
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The War for the Iberian Throne: Klarjeti Dynastic Conflict (881–891)
The Klarjeti Dynastic War (881–891) shaped medieval Georgia, leading to the victory of Adarnase IV and the establishment of the Kingdom of the Georgians.
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The Khazar-Arab Rivalry: Khazar-Georgian Wars (627–764)
The Khazar-Georgian wars, originating in 627 amid the Khazar-Arab rivalry, shaped early medieval Iberia through shifting alliances and struggles over vital Caucasus passes.
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The Roman-Parthian War: Caucasus Front Operations (58–63 AD)
A technical analysis of the military operations along the Caucasus front during the Roman-Parthian War for control of Armenia.
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The Battle of Kapetron (1048): Byzantine-Seljuk Wars and Georgia
The 1048 Battle of Kapetron was an early major clash of the Byzantine-Seljuk wars featuring a crucial joint tactical defense by Georgian and imperial forces.