Constantius II's siege of Bezabde

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Constantius II's siege of Bezabde
Part of the Perso-Roman wars of 337–361
Date360
Location
Bezabde, Zabdicene
(modern-day Turkey)
Result Sasanian victory [1] [2]
Belligerents
Roman Empire Sasanian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Constantius II Shapur II


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Constantius II besieged the fortress city of Bezabde in Zabdicene in 360, held by the Sasanians. [1] [3] The Sasanians successfully defended the fortress city against the Roman attack. [1] [2]

The Romans had lost Bezabde earlier that year to the Sasanians following a siege led by Shapur II. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Crow 2018a, p. 235.
  2. 1 2 Whitby 2013, p. 447.
  3. Crow 2018b, p. 1605.

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