Battle of Ctesiphon (198)
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Part of the Roman-Persian Wars | |||||||
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Roman Empire | Parthian Empire | ||||||
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Septimius Severus | Vologases V |
The Battle of Ctesiphon was a battle fought between the Roman and Parthian empires. The Roman emperor Septimius Severus, faced by fierce resistance, succeeded in sacking the Parthian capital, and also deported some of its inhabitants.[2]
References [ edit ]
- ^ Daryaee 2010, p. 249.
- ^ Kröger 1993, pp. 446–448.
Sources [ edit ]
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Daryaee, Touraj (2010). "Ardashir and the Sasanians' Rise to Power". University of California: 236–255.
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(help) - Kröger, Jens (1993). "Ctesiphon". Encyclopaedia Iranica, Vol. IV, Fasc. 4. pp. 446–448.