Battle of Avarayr (451 AD)

Battle of Avarayr (Sasanian Empire & Pro-Sasanian Armenians vs Christian Armenians) took place in 451 AD during War of the Vardanants.

Battle facts

Year: 451 AD
Date: 0451-05-27
Era: Classical
Conflict: War of the Vardanants
Side A: Sasanian Empire, Pro-Sasanian Armenians
Side B: Christian Armenians
Commanders (A): Mushkan Niusalavurt, Vasak of Syunik
Commanders (B): Vardan Mamikonian, Ghevond Vanandetsi
Casualties: approx. Very heavy (3,544 dead)Very heavy (1,036 dead)
Outcome: Sasanian victory
Coordinates: 39.339°, 45.057°

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Battle of Avarayr (451 AD)

Battle of Avarayr took place in 451 AD. Sasanian Empire & Pro-Sasanian Armenians vs Christian Armenians. Approx. Very heavy (3,544 dead)Very heavy (1,036 dead) casualties. Part of War of the Vardanants. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.