Shapur II's siege of Bezabde 360
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 360 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | Turkey | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Sapor II's Syrian-Mesopotamian campaigns | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 37.4022, 42.0667 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
Shapur II besieged the fortress city of Bezabde in Zabdicene in 360, held by the Romans.
Despite adamant resistance from three Roman legions and local archers, the Sasanians led by Shapur II successfully besieged and captured Bezabde. A battering-ram reportedly brought down one of the towers, through which the besiegers entered the city.
Later that year, Constantius II tried to retake Bezabde, but was unsuccessful.
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