Shapur II's siege of Bezabde

Shapur II besieged the fortress city of Bezabde in Zabdicene in 360, held by the Romans.^[1][2] Despite adamant resistance from three Roman legions and local archers, the Sasanians led by Shapur II successfully besieged Bezabde and defeated the Roman force.^[1]

Shapur II's siege of Bezabde
Part of the Perso-Roman wars of 337–361
Date 360 Location Bezabde, Zabdicene (modern-day Turkey) Result Sasanian victory[1]
Belligerents
Roman Empire	Sasanian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Unknown	Shapur II
Strength
Legio II Parthica Legio II Armeniaca Legio II Flavia Virtutis Local archers

A battering-ram reportedly brought down one of the towers, through which the besiegers entered the city.^[3]

Later that year, Constantius II tried to retake Bezabde, but was unsuccessful.^[1][4]