Battle of Carrhae

When

296

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

35.95° N, 39.01° E

Description

c. 296 battle between Narseh and Galerius

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

Battle between Narseh and Galerius

The Battle of Carrhae, also known as the Battle of Callinicum, took place in 296 or 297, after the invasion of Mesopotamia and Armenia by the Sasanian king Narseh. The battle took place between Carrhae (Harran) and Callinicum (al-Raqqah) and was a victory for the Sasanians. Narseh attacked with forces recruited from the Euphrates frontier. He managed to defeat his opponent by good timing.

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