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Babylonian invasion of Egypt (601 BCE)

601 BCE · 7th century BCE · Also known as failed invasion of Egypt in 601

The Babylonian invasion of Egypt in 601 BCE was an attempt by Nebuchadnezzar II of the Chaldean Empire to invade Egypt. According to the Babylonian Chronicles, the battle with the Egyptian army resulted in heavy losses on both sides, and Nebuchadnezzar withdrew. The setback encouraged unrest among Babylon's vassals in the Levant.

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Babylonian invasion of Egypt (601 BCE). In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/babylonian-invasion-of-egypt-601-bce
MLA: “Babylonian invasion of Egypt (601 BCE).” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/babylonian-invasion-of-egypt-601-bce. Accessed .
Chicago: The Epoch Institute. “Babylonian invasion of Egypt (601 BCE).” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/babylonian-invasion-of-egypt-601-bce.
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