62 ⟶ Parthian Siege of Tigranocerta Fails, Syria Targeted

The Parthians invade Armenia and lay siege to Tigranocerta. ...
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⚔️ Roman Overthrow of the Artaxiad Dynasty

The Armenian Artaxiad dynasty is overthrown by the Romans.⟶
Roman Overthrow of the Artaxiad Dynasty (12)
Roman EmpireAncient romeConquestMilitary HistoryPolitical InstabilityAncient greeceImperialism
ArmeniaArmenia

👑 Tiridates I Ascends to Power in Armenia

Tiridates I, brother of Vologases I, comes to power in Armenia as an adversary of the Romans.⟶
Tiridates I Ascends to Power in Armenia (53)
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireTiridates IMonarchyPolitical IntrigueImperialismSuccession
ArmeniaArmenia

⚔️ 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

🛡️ Parthian Siege of Tigranocerta Fails, Syria Targeted

The Parthians invade Armenia and lay siege to Tigranocerta. The city is well-fortified and garrisoned by the Romans. The assault fails and king Vologases I retreats. Instead, he makes preparations to invade Syria.⟶
Parthian Siege of Tigranocerta Fails, Syria Targeted (62)
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireSiegeMilitary ConflictVologases I
ArmeniaArmenia

⚔️ Roman Annexation of Armenia and Mesopotamia

– 116: A war with Parthia results in Armenia and Mesopotamia being temporarily annexed into the Roman Empire.⟶
Roman Annexation of Armenia and Mesopotamia (114)
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireRoman-Parthian WarsMilitary ExpansionAncient WarfareImperialism
ArmeniaArmenia