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Siege of Nisibis (235)

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Siege of Nisibis
Part of the Roman–Persian wars
Date252
Location
Result Sasanian victory
Territorial
changes
Sasanians capture Nisibis.
Belligerents
Roman Empire Sasanian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Unknown Shapur I
Strength
2-5,000 Legionaries Unknown

The Siege of Nisibis took place when the Sasanians under Shah Shapur I besieged the Roman city of Nisibis in 252.

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