Battle of Edessa: Quick Facts


Facts

Date 260
Location Edessa • Greece
Participants ancient Rome • Sasanian dynasty

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Key People

Ancient rock relief at Naqsh-e Rustam, Iran, depicting the surrender of Roman emperor Valerian to Persian king Shapur, with Shapur on horseback and Valerian kneeling before him.
Shāpūr I
king of Persia
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Valerian
Roman emperor