56 ⟶ Roman-Parthian War Begins over Armenia
War between Rome and Parthia breaks out due to the invasion ...
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🛡️ Lucius Annius Vinicianus's Appointment as Legatus in Roman-Parthian War
Lucius Annius Vinicianus, Roman senator and legatus in the Roman–Parthian War of 58–63.⟶
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireRoman-Parthian WarsMilitarySenatorAncient rome
⚔️ Roman-Parthian War Begins over Armenia
🛡️ 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.⟶
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireSiegeMilitary ConflictVologases I
Armenia⚔️ Roman Defeat at the Battle of Rhandeia
Battle of Rhandeia: The Roman army (two legions) is defeated by the Parthians under king Tiridates I. Paetus surrenders and withdraws his disheveled army to Syria.⟶
Roman EmpireParthian EmpireBattleMilitary HistoryWarfareConflictTiridates I
TurkeyArmenia🛡️ Corbulo's Armenian Campaign and Tiridates' Surrender
Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo is restored to command after the Roman debacle at the Battle of Rhandeia. He invades Armenia and defeats Tiridates I, who accepts Roman sovereignty. Parthia withdraws from the war.⟶
Roman EmpireCorbuloMilitary CampaignRoman-Parthian WarsTiridates IImperial ExpansionAncient WarfarePolitical Intrigue
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