Battle of Edessa (260 AD)

Battle of Edessa (Sasanian Empire vs Roman Empire & Germanic and Goth allies) took place in 260 AD during Shapur I's Syrio-Mesopotamian campaign.

Battle facts

Year: 260 AD
Date: 0260-01-01
Era: Classical
Conflict: Shapur I's Syrio-Mesopotamian campaign
Side A: Sasanian Empire
Side B: Roman Empire, Germanic and Goth allies
Commanders (A): Shapur I
Commanders (B): Emperor Valerian
Casualties: approx. MinimalEntire force 10,000 killed in the first battle
Outcome: Sasanian victory
Coordinates: 37.150°, 38.800°

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Battle of Edessa (260 AD)

Battle of Edessa took place in 260 AD. Sasanian Empire vs Roman Empire & Germanic and Goth allies. Approx. MinimalEntire force 10,000 killed in the first battle casualties. Part of Shapur I's Syrio-Mesopotamian campaign. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.