Battle of Martyropolis (588) 588
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 588 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Byzantine–Sassanid War of 572–591 | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Byzantine Empire, Sasanian Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 38.1422, 41.0014 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Martyropolis was fought in summer 588 near Martyropolis between an East Roman (Byzantine) and a Sassanid Persian army, and resulted in a Byzantine victory.
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