Siege of Nisibis (252)

Siege of Nisibis
Part of the Roman–Persian wars
Date252
LocationNisibis
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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