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627:, bogged down in the muddy waters formed by the lake, and Shapur gave the signal to fall back. In the interval of a single night the defenders effected the repair of the walls, this along with news of Hunnic invasions of the eastern provinces, compelled Shapur to a cessation of hostilities against Rome. Before retreating to Persia, Shapur burned all his siege equipment and executed some of his chief officers and advisors. 799: 623:, which passed near the valley in which Nisibis was located, were broken down, and the valley flooded. When the whole plain was filled with water up to the walls of the city, a Sasanid fleet was embarked and floated to the ramparts. A part of the walls collapsed and the Sasanids withdrew in preparation for the assault. The attack which was launched, supported by 948:, to observe the motions of Shapur from the further bank of the Tigris to inform him when the latter should cross the river. Shapur, however, declined to venture over the Tigris and the entire summer of 361 was wasted in ineffectual maneuvering with each monarch on opposite banks of the river. Meanwhile, Constantius had requested reinforcements from 901:. He lingered only to repair the walls and post a strong garrison in Bazabde before he proceeded on an expedition against Virtha, a formidable fortress on the outliers of the Mesopotamian desert. But the garrison of Virtha defended themselves successfully and Shapur retired over the Tigris towards the end of the campaign season. 850:. Meanwhile, the forays of the Sasanid cavalry were devastating the surrounding country taking many prisoners and much spoil. Ursicinus, who proposed a bold attack using light infantry to divert the Sasanid blockade, was accused of fomenting a treacherous reverse through his excessive zeal for the relief of the city. 722:
to prevent Shapur's army using it as fodder, the population took refuge in the fortified city. With Shapur's crossing of the Tigris secured, Ursicinus fell back to Amida, from which he could harass the Sasanians if they besieged Nisibis or threaten their lines of communication and supply in case they
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with their war-elephants on the west. The operations of the siege began with a two-day mutual discharge of missiles, following heavy casualties on both sides, a truce was concluded. The Sasanids then set themselves to raising mounds for scaling the walls, and siege towers captured from the Romans in
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Shapur bypassed Nisibis and reached Bebase. From there, his scouts informed him of the flooding of the Euphrates and a strong Roman fortification on the other bank. Faced with this predicament, Antoninus advised the Sasanid monarch to force march his army and cross the Euphrates northwest of Amida.
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were remnants of the army of the usurper Magnentius, and had been sent east by Constantius at the end of the civil war. Unlike the other legions in the area, these three legions were made up of Gallic soldiers. The numbers of the Roman force at Amida are a point of debate: Crawford puts them at
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In 348, a Sasanian army invaded Roman Mesopotamia and marched on Singara. The fortress city was either besieged or blockaded. While the Sasanians camped around Singara, the Romans launched a nighttime raid on their camp, killing many Sasanian soldiers in their sleep. This disrupted Shapur's 348
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A night attack on the Sasanid camp by two Gallic legions from Amida boosted Roman morale and inflicted heavy losses on the Sasanid army, but the loss of 400 Gauls was more devastating to the besieged city. Shapur increased his assaults on the city only to suffer further casualties due to the
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sent his son Constantius in preparation for a campaign against the Sasanid Empire. Constantius recruited and drafted new soldiers, implemented training and drills, expanded the cavalry, and stockpiled supplies. These preparations did not go unnoticed by the Sasanids. In 336,
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under the Treaty of Nisibis. Constantius, though discredited by previous defeats, and even himself secretly doubtful of the outcome of a second war, treated the offer with contempt. Yet, he dispatched civil and military officers accompanied by a
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During 350-359 the war between the Roman and Sasanid Empires languished. Constantius was engaged in several campaigns against enemies, both foreign and domestic, while Shapur was occupied with his eastern campaign in the steppes of Central Asia.
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From there Shapur could advance into the interior of Asia Minor. Marching by way of Horre, Miacarire, Carcha, and the fortresses of Reman and Busan which capitulated on his approach, Shapur arrived beneath the walls of Amida at the end of July.
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On account of the immediate Sasanid threat, Constantius was unable to directly respond to his cousin's usurpation, other than by sending missives in which he tried to convince Julian to resign the title of
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In 356, however, the Romans made serious overtures towards a lasting peace. Shapur delivered his conditions to the following effect: that should Constantius deliver up the provinces of
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and marched to Singara which he stormed or blockaded. He then marched to Bebase, a major road junction on the Khabur River. From there he could threatened Nisibis to the east and
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and the rest of the surviving Roman commanders were crucified. The siege being successful and autumn arriving, the Sasanids were obliged to return to winter-quarters.
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sent his general Narses to invade Armenia. Narses, however, was later defeated and killed. Following Constantine the Great's death, Shapur besieged
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between 337 and 361. They were a result of long-standing competition between the rival powers over influence in the border kingdoms of
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Not even the date of this, the biggest confrontation between Constantius and Shapur, is certain, with 343, 344, and 348 all mentioned
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had momentarily delayed the emperor, but his ministers prevailed on him to campaign against the Sasanids. Before crossing the
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The battle of Singara was technically a Roman victory because they held the field of battle, but Roman casualties made it a
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In the meantime, towards autumn of 360, Constantius finally arrived at the head of his long-prepared army. The revolt of
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marched west. After setting up his headquarters at Amida, Ursicinus retreated to oversee the defense of the Euphrates.
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which had formed the garrison, as well as the inhabitants of Singara, were sent into captivity in Sasanid Persia.
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of the necessity of more reasonable grounds for peace. The embassy was dismissed by Shapur when he arrived at
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Shapur convinced himself that the mere sight of his formidable army would terrorize the city into surrender.
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20,000, Blockley at 7,000–10,000, and Harrel at 5,300. The army of Shapur reportedly numbered 100,000 men.
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to face Shapur, Constantius was determined to retake the important fortress of Bazabde. During the
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who had critical knowledge of the Roman defences. With most of the eastern tribes (including the
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were defeated in several sanguinary encounters, Shapur was unable to secure a decisive victory.
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in the west occurred around the same time diverting Constantius, who left his cousin
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The following spring 361, Constantius crossed the Euphrates once more, arriving at
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The war ended indecisively with Constantius dying of fever on 5 October 361 at
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and fire darts. Finally the Roman structures, under the bombardment of Sasanid
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In 350, Shapur laid siege to Nisibis, for a third time. The dams of the river
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In 346–7 Shapur besieged Nisibis a second time, and was repulsed.
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had been gathered at Amida and took up its defence. The legions
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campaign. The Sasanian army retreated to their own territory.
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struck his son and crown prince killing him instantly.
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In 359, Shapur II launched a large scale invasion into
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encircled the city on every side; as auxiliaries, the
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and preparations were conducted for another campaign.
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Index

Siege of Nisibis (350)
Roman–Persian Wars
Roman Empire
Sasanian Empire
Constantius II
Ursicinus
Shapur II
Grumbates
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Perso-Roman wars of 337–361
1st Nisibis
1st Singara
2nd Nisibis
3rd Nisibis
Amida
2nd Singara
1st Bezabde
2nd Bezabde
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Roman–Persian Wars
Roman–Parthian Wars
Carrhae
Caesar's planned invasion
Pompeian–Parthian invasion
Cilician Gates
Amanus Pass

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