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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Wikipedia article on Battle of Edessa · Wikidata entry
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