Roman–Parthian War of 161–166
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The Roman–Parthian War of 161–166 (also called the Parthian War of Lucius Verus[1]) was fought between the Roman and Parthian Empires over Armenia and Upper Mesopotamia. It concluded in 166 after the Romans made successful campaigns into Lower Mesopotamia and Media and sacked Ctesiphon, the Parthian capital.
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Roman Empire | Parthian Empire | ||||||||
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Lucius Verus Avidius Cassius Marcus Claudius Fronto Marcus Statius Priscus Publius Martius Verus |
Vologases IV of Parthia Chosrhoes |
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