Shapur II's siege of Bezabde

Shapur II besieged the fortress city of Bezabde in Zabdicene in 360, held by the Romans.[1][2] Despite adamant resistance from three Roman legions and local archers, the Sasanians led by Shapur II successfully besieged Bezabde and defeated the Roman force.[1]

Shapur II's siege of Bezabde
Part of the Perso-Roman wars of 337–361
Date360
Location
Bezabde, Zabdicene
Result Sasanian victory[1]
Belligerents
Roman Empire Sasanian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Shapur II
Strength

Legio II Parthica
Legio II Armeniaca
Legio II Flavia Virtutis

Local archers


A battling-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]

References
  1. Crow 2018a, p. 235.
  2. Crow 2018b, p. 1605.
  3. Farrokh, Kaveh; Maksymiuk, Katarzyna; Garcia, Javier Sanchez (2018). The Siege of Amida (359 CE). Archeobooks. pp. 54–55. ISBN 978-83-7051-887-5.
  4. Whitby 2013, p. 447.

Sources
  • Crow, James (2018a). "Bezabde". In Nicholson, Oliver (ed.). The Oxford Dictionary of Late Antiquity. Oxford University Press.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Crow, James (2018b). "Zabdicene". In Nicholson, Oliver (ed.). The Oxford Dictionary of Late Antiquity. Oxford University Press.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Whitby, Michael (2013). "Siege Warfare and Counter-Siege Tactics in Late Antiquity (ca. 250–640)". In Sarantis, Alexander; Christie, Neil (eds.). War and Warfare in Late Antiquity: Current Perspectives. Brill. ISBN 978-9004252578.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)


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