# Battle of Myriokephalon (1176)

URL: https://roman-history.com/timeline/1176-battle-of-myriokephalon
Location: Anatolia
Categories: battle

The imperial army suffered defeat in a mountain pass during an offensive toward Iconium.

## Why it matters
The battle exposed limits on restoring firm control over central Anatolia.

Ruler at the time: [Manuel I Komnenos](https://roman-history.com/rulers/manuel-i-komnenos)