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Battle of Ctesiphon (198)

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Battle of Ctesiphon (198)
Part of the Roman-Persian Wars

Siege of Ctesiphon, relief on the Arch of Septimius Severus
Date198
Location
Result Roman victory[1]
Belligerents
Roman Empire Parthian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Septimius Severus Vologases V

The Battle of Ctesiphon was fought between the Roman and Parthian empires. The Roman emperor Septimius Severus, faced by fierce resistance, succeeded in sacking the Parthian capital, and also deported some of its inhabitants.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Daryaee 2010, p. 249.
  2. ^ Kröger 1993, pp. 446–448.

Sources

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  • Daryaee, Touraj (2010). "Ardashir and the Sasanians' Rise to Power". Anabasis: Studia Classica et Orienta. University of California: 236–255.
  • Kröger, Jens (1993). "Ctesiphon". Encyclopaedia Iranica, Vol. IV, Fasc. 4. pp. 446–448.