Battle of Carrhae - Wikipedia
The Battle of Carrhae (Latin pronunciation: [ˈkarrae̯]) was fought in 53 BC between the Roman Republic and the Parthian Empire near the ancient town of Carrhae (present-day Harran, Turkey).
Battle of Carrhae | Facts, Significance, & Casualties ...
Battle of Carrhae, (53 bce), military engagement between the Roman Republic and the Parthian empire. Marcus Licinius Crassus initiated an unprovoked war against the Parthians and met their army on a plain near the Mesopotamian city of Carrhae (modern Harran, Turkey).
Battle of Carrhae, 53 BCE - World History Encyclopedia
2019年7月2日 · The Battle of Carrhae in 53 BCE was one of the greatest military catastrophes in all of Roman history when a hero of the Spartacus campaign, Marcus Licinius Crassus (115-53 BCE), initiated an unprovoked invasion of Parthian territory (modern Iran).
What Really Happened at the Battle of Carrhae? | History Hit
2023年3月23日 · Carrhae, likely located near the modern city of Harran, Turkey, was a decisive confrontation between the Roman Republic and the Parthian Empire and one of the costliest defeats in Roman history. It is also one of the most significant, though often overlooked, battles of the 1st century BC.
Battle of Carrhae: Decisive Roman Defeat by Parthian Forces
The Battle of Carrhae was a major military conflict between the Roman Republic and the Parthian Empire, resulting in a significant Roman defeat. Marcus Licinius Crassus led the Roman forces and suffered a devastating loss due to the effective Parthian cavalry and archery tactics.
The Battle of Carrhae and its aftermath | Britannica
Battle of Carrhae, (53 bc) Battle that stopped the Roman invasion of Parthian Mesopotamia (see Parthia). The Romans were led by Crassus, who wanted a victory to balance those of his fellow triumvirs Pompey and Julius Caesar.
Roman-Persian Wars: Battle of Carrhae - HistoryNet
2006年6月12日 · In 53 B.C., seven Roman legions, some 50,000 men, marched into the searing Mesopotamian desert. They had come to this eastern province of the kingdom of Parthia seeking conquest and plunder but, deceived by a false guide and commanded by an arrogant blunderer, the legions were almost annihilated.