War between the Sasanian Empire of Persia and the Eastern Roman Empire. It began in 572 CE and lasted until 591 CE (about 19 years). The setting was Mesopotamia. It was part of Byzantine–Sassanian Wars. Those involved included the Byzantine Empire, Ghassanids, the Sasanian Empire and Lakhmids.
Before and after
- 553 CEConstruction of Euphrasian Basilica
- 14 November 565 CEDeath of Justinian I
- from 568 CE to 751 CEByzantine–Lombard Wars
- 20 April 571 CEBirth of Muhammad
- from 572 CE to 591 CEByzantine–Sassanid War of 572–591
- 27 October 573 CEBirth of Abu Bakr
- c. 575 CEBirth of Uthman ibn Affan
- 577 CEBattle of Deorham
- from 581 CE to 618 CESui dynasty
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The era
This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes. You can also browse everything in the 6th century.