Siege of Petra (549)
The Siege of Petra took place in 549 when the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire, under Emperor Justinian I, besieged the town of Petra in Lazica, held by the Sasanians. The Sasanians successfully defended the town against the Roman attack.[1]
The reason behind the Roman failure at Petra was reportedly due to failed mining operations.[1] Nevertheless, the Roman archery was very efficient during the siege; as they suppressed the defenders of the town, the sappers were able to approach the walls of Petra.[1]
A year later, in 550, the Romans finally managed to retake the town from the Sasanians.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Petersen 2013, p. 271.
- ↑ Greatrex & Lieu 2002, p. 117.
- ↑ Petersen 2013, pp. 288, 542.
Sources
- Greatrex, Geoffrey; Lieu, Samuel N.C., eds. (2002). The Roman Eastern Frontier and the Persian Wars: Part II, AD 363-630. Routledge. pp. 1–408. ISBN 978-0415465304.
- Petersen, Leif Inge Ree (2013). Siege Warfare and Military Organization in the Successor States (400-800 AD): Byzantium, the West and Islam. BRILL. ISBN 978-9004254466.
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