Battle of Nineveh (627) 627
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate. Wikidata lists more than one location for this battle; the first is shown.
Key facts
| Year | 627 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Iraq | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Byzantine–Sassanid War of 602–628 | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Byzantine Empire, Sasanian Empire | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 36.3594, 43.1528 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Nineveh was the climactic battle of the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628.
In mid-September 627, Heraclius invaded Sasanian Mesopotamia in a surprising, risky winter campaign. Khosrow II appointed Rhahzadh as the commander of an army to confront him. Heraclius' Göktürk allies quickly deserted, while Rhahzadh's reinforcements did not arrive in time. In the ensuing battle, Rhahzadh was slain and the remaining Sasanian forces retreated.
The Byzantine victory later resulted in civil war in Persia, and for a period of time restored the (Eastern) Roman Empire to its ancient boundaries in West Asia. The Sasanian civil war significantly weakened the Sasanian Empire, contributing to the Muslim conquest of Persia.
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