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After Caesar's army marched on Rome, Pompey sought refuge in _________________, the only Mediterranean state still outside the control of Rome.

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Egypt

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Pompey and Caesar began fighting for leadership of Rome. This led to the Caesar's Civil War. Pompey was defeated at the Battle of Pharsalus in 48 BC and fled Rome. He sought refuge in Ptolemaic Egypt, where he was assassinated by the courtiers of Ptolemy the 13th.

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