Siege of Singara (360) 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 | Iraq | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Sapor II's Syrian-Mesopotamian campaigns | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 36.3225, 41.8642 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The siege of Singara took place in 360, when the Sasanian Empire, under Shapur II, besieged the town of Singara, held by the Roman Empire. The Sasanians successfully captured the town from the Romans.
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