Ardashir I's siege of Hatra 229
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 229 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Iraq | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | First Mesopotamian campaign of Ardashir I | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Araba, Roman Empire, Sasanian Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 35.5881, 42.7183 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The First siege of Hatra by Ardashir I was an attempt at gaining the fortress of Hatra, which is about 290 km (180 mi) north-west of Baghdad.
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