Shapur II's siege of Bezabde
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Shapur II besieged the fortress city of Bezabde in Zabdicene in 360, held by the Romans.[1][2]
| Shapur II's siege of Bezabde | |||||||
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| Part of the Perso-Roman wars of 337–361 | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Roman Empire | Sasanian Empire | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Unknown | Shapur II | ||||||
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Legio II Parthica | |||||||
Despite adamant resistance from three Roman legions and local archers, the Sasanians led by Shapur II successfully besieged and captured Bezabde.[1] A battering-ram reportedly brought down one of the towers, through which the besiegers entered the city.[3]
Later that year, Constantius II tried to retake Bezabde, but was unsuccessful.[1][4]
