Wars, politics & history

First Mesopotamian campaign of Ardashir I

from 229 CE to 233 CE

229–241 campaigns of Ardashir I against the Roman Empire. It began in 229 CE in what is now Turkey and lasted until 233 CE (about 4 years). The setting was Kingdom of Armenia and Mesopotamia. It was part of Roman–Sasanian wars. Those involved included the Sasanian Empire and the Roman Empire.

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