Shapur II's siege of Bezabde

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Shapur II besieged the fortress city of Bezabde in Zabdicene in 360, held by the Romans.[1][2] Despite adamant resistance from three Roman legions and local archers, the Sasanians led by Shapur II successfully besieged Bezabde and defeated the Roman force.[1]

Shapur 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]
Belligerents
Roman Empire Sasanian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Shapur II
Strength

Legio II Parthica
Legio II Armeniaca
Legio II Flavia Virtutis

Local archers


A battering-ram reportedly brought down one of the towers, through which the besiegers entered the city.[3]

Later that year, Constantius II tried to retake Bezabde, but was unsuccessful.[1][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Crow 2018a, p. 235.
  2. ^ Crow 2018b, p. 1605.
  3. ^ Farrokh, Kaveh; Maksymiuk, Katarzyna; Garcia, Javier Sanchez (2018). The Siege of Amida (359 CE). Archeobooks. pp. 54–55. ISBN 978-83-7051-887-5.
  4. ^ Whitby 2013, p. 447.

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