Siege of Dvin (927) 927
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 927 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Medieval (500–1499) | derived from year |
| Location | Armenia | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Arab–Byzantine wars | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Byzantine Empire, Sajids | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 40.0044, 44.5783 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Siege of Dvin happened in the summer of 927 when the Byzantine army besieged Dvin, which was under Sajid dynasty. The Byzantines were repelled with heavy losses.
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