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Military & Warfare

Julian's Victory at Ctesiphon

May 29th, 363 1661 years ago

The Roman emperor Julian led his forces against the Sasanian army near the city of Ctesiphon, achieving a notable victory. Despite the success on the battlefield, Julian was unable to capture the city itself, which stood as the Sasanian capital. This military engagement highlighted Julian's ambitions for Roman expansion into Persian territory during his campaign in Mesopotamia.

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