Battle of Perire

The Battle of Perire was fought in 1208 BCE between the New Kingdom of Egypt, led by the pharaoh Merneptah, and a coalition of Libyan tribes, along with a large contingent of Sea Peoples. The Egyptians gained a decisive victory. This was the first of many encounters between Egypt and the Sea Peoples. Our main source of information about this battle comes from the Great Karnak Inscription.

Battle of Perire

The Battle of Perire was fought in 1208 BCE between the New Kingdom of Egypt, led by the pharaoh Merneptah, and a coalition of Libyan tribes, along with a large contingent of Sea Peoples. The Egyptians gained a decisive victory. This was the first of many encounters between Egypt and the Sea Peoples. Our main source of information about this battle comes from the Great Karnak Inscription.