They then turned towards Phrygia and brought down the kingdom of Midas (c. 695 BCE). The Cimmerian attacks redrew the political map of Anatolia.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Cimmerians Invade Anatolia?
- Crossing the Caucasus, the Cimmerians descended into the southern Caucasus; according to Assyrian sources they clashed with the Urartian king Rusa II.
- When did Cimmerians Invade Anatolia happen?
- 714 BCE
- Where did Cimmerians Invade Anatolia take place?
- Doğu Anadolu / Urartu