https://freerepublic.com/tag/battleofqarqar/ en-us Fri, 29 May 2026 18:25:00 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4381467/posts The Battle of Qarqar, fought in 853 BCE, stands as a landmark event in the annals of military history, notable for featuring the earliest documented military alliance among a coalition of twelve kingdoms. This confederation was assembled to counter the expansive ambitions of the Assyrian Empire under King Shalmaneser III. The battle, although not decisively conclusive in its military outcomes, offers profound insights into the geopolitical dynamics of the ancient Near East and the complexities of coalition warfare. Background and Strategic Context During the early 9th century BCE, the Assyrian Empire, led by Shalmaneser III, was in a phase of... The archaeologist https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4381467/posts#comment Fri, 29 May 2026 18:25:00 GMT