Wars, politics & history

Sasanian conquest of Jerusalem

from April 614 CE to May 614 CE

614 siege and conquest of Jerusalem by Sasanian forces. It began in April 614 CE in what is now Palestine and lasted until May 614 CE (about 30 days). The setting was Jerusalem. It was part of the Byzantine–Sassanid War of 602–628. Those involved included the Byzantine Empire, the Sasanian Empire and Jewish people.

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This moment belongs to the Medieval world (500 CE to 1500 CE), kingdoms, faiths and trade routes. You can also browse everything in the 7th century.