Shapur II's siege of Bezabde explained

Conflict:Shapur II's siege of Bezabde
Partof:the Perso-Roman wars of 337–361
Date:360
Place:Bezabde, Zabdicene
(modern-day Turkey)
Result:Sasanian victory
Combatant1:Roman Empire
Combatant2:Sasanian Empire
Commander1:Unknown
Commander2:Shapur II
Strength1:Legio II Parthica
Legio II Armeniaca
Legio II Flavia Virtutis
Local archers

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

A battering-ram reportedly brought down one of the towers, through which the besiegers entered the city.[1]

Later that year, Constantius II tried to retake Bezabde, but was unsuccessful.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Farrokh . Kaveh . Maksymiuk . Katarzyna . Garcia . Javier Sanchez . The Siege of Amida (359 CE) . 2018 . Archeobooks . 978-83-7051-887-5 . en. 54–55.