-40 ⟶ Pacorus I's Parthian Conquest of Roman Syria

Pacorus I conquers Roman Syria.
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⚔️ Pacorus I's Parthian Conquest of Roman Syria

Pacorus I conquers Roman Syria.⟶
Pacorus I's Parthian Conquest of Roman Syria (-40)
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireMilitary ConflictTerritorial ExpansionAncient romeWarfareConquest
SyriaSyria

⚔️ Ventidius' Victory at Mount Gindarus Reclaims Roman Syria

Ventidius defeats the Parthians at the Battle of Mount Gindarus, reclaiming Roman Syria.⟶
Ventidius' Victory at Mount Gindarus Reclaims Roman Syria (-38)
Ancient romeBattleMilitary HistoryAncient WarfareMilitary Strategy
SyriaSyria

🛡️ Corbulo Inspects Demoralized Roman Legion in Syria

Corbulo inspects a base of Legio X Fretensis in Syria, at Cyrrhus; the Roman legionaries are demoralized by a "long peace". Many soldiers sell their helmets and shields.⟶
Corbulo Inspects Demoralized Roman Legion in Syria (54)
Roman EmpireMilitaryLegionCorbuloAncient rome
SyriaSyria

🛡️ Corbulo Fortifies Roman-Parthian Border

Corbulo recruits Syrian auxiliary units in the region and stations them in border forts, with orders from Nero not to provoke the Parthians.⟶
Corbulo Fortifies Roman-Parthian Border (54)
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireCorbuloMilitary StrategyBorder SecurityAncient romeNero
SyriaSyriaTurkeyTurkey

⚔️ Roman-Parthian War Begins over Armenia

War between Rome and Parthia breaks out due to the invasion of Armenia by King Vologases I, who has replaced the Roman-supported ruler with his brother Tiridates I of Armenia. (approximate date)⟶
Roman-Parthian War Begins over Armenia (56)
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireWarfareConflictExpansionismGeopoliticsMilitary History
ArmeniaArmenia

⚔️ Roman Empire Initiates Conflict with Parthia

– 166: Roman–Parthian War of 161–166.⟶
Roman Empire Initiates Conflict with Parthia (161)
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireWarfareMilitary ConflictRoman-Parthian WarsImperialism