Constantius II's siege of Bezabde

Constantius II besieged the fortress city of Bezabde in Zabdicene in 360, held by the Sasanians. The Sasanians successfully defended the fortress city against the Roman attack.

Constantius II's siege of Bezabde
Part of the Perso-Roman wars of 337–361
Date 360 Location Bezabde, Zabdicene (modern-day Turkey) Result Sasanian victory
Belligerents
Roman Empire	Sasanian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Constantius II	Shapur II

The Romans had lost Bezabde earlier that year to the Sasanians following a siege led by Shapur II.

Sources

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