Classical era · 363 CE

Battle of Samarra

The Battle of Samarra took place in June 363, during the invasion of the Sasanian Empire by the Roman emperor Julian. After marching his army to the gates of Ctesiphon and failing to take the city, Julian, realizing his army was low on provisions and in enemy territory, started marching towards Samarra.

Battle of Samarra
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When
363 CE
Where
Samarra
Era
Classical

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