Siege

Siege of Caesarea

611 – 612 · 38.72° N, 35.49° E

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When
611 – 612
Kind
Siege
Coordinates
38.72° N, 35.49° E
Description
611–612 siege

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Siege of Caesarea (611–612)

Byzantine siege of the Sasanians in Caesarea

The Sasanians under general Shahin launched an invasion into Anatolia during the war of 602–628 and after Heraclius ascendency to the throne. The invasion culminated in the capture of the Cappadocian metropolis Caesarea. The year of the capture was 611 or possibly in the last days of 610.

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