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Battle of Carrhae (296)

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Result
  
Sassanid victory

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Location
  
Harran, Turkey

Similar
  
Battle of Satala, Roman–Persian Wars, Anastasian War, Battle of Resaena, Battle of Samarra

The Battle of Carrhae took place in 296 or 297, after the invasion of Mesopotamia and Armenia by the Sassanid Shah Narseh. The battle ended with victory for the Sassanids. Two years later Galerius managed to defeat the Sassanids at the Battle of Satala (298).

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