Siege of Babylon Fortress

Siege of Babylon Fortress
Part of the Muslim conquest of Egypt (Arab–Byzantine Wars)
Remains of the Babylon Fortress.
Date May 640 – December 640 Location Babylon Fortress, Egypt Result Muslim victory
Belligerents
Rashidun Caliphate	Byzantine Empire
Commanders and leaders
Amr ibn al-A'as Ubadah ibn al-Samit	Theodore
Strength
12,000	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

The Babylon Fortress, a major military stronghold of the Byzantine Empire in Egypt, was captured by forces of the Rashidun Caliphate after a prolonged siege in 640. It was a major event during the Muslim conquest of Egypt.