Siege of Hatra (197–198)

The siege of Hatra in 197–198 was the second siege of Hatra by Septimius Severus during the Roman–Parthian War of 194–198. He wanted to conquer Hatra because there was a temple there that had great wealth.^[3] However, this was without success, as many of his machines had been destroyed and many of his men were wounded. He abandoned the siege and withdrew his forces to Syria^[4]

Datec. 197 or 197–198

Location

Hatra, northern Mesopotamia

35°35′17″N 42°43′6″E

Result Parthian victory^[1][2][3]

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Siege of Hatra (197–198)
Part of Roman–Parthian War of 194–198
The ruins of Hatra
Date c. 197 or 197–198 Location Hatra, northern Mesopotamia 35°35′17″N 42°43′6″E Result Parthian victory[1][2][3]
Belligerents
Parthian Empire Kingdom of Hatra	Roman Empire

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