Constantius II's siege of Bezabde

Constantius II besieged the fortress city of Bezabde in Zabdicene in 360, held by the Sasanians. The Sasanians successfully defended the fortress city against the Roman attack.

Constantius II's siege of Bezabde
Part of the Perso-Roman wars of 337–361
Date360
Location
Bezabde, Zabdicene
(modern-day Turkey)
Result Sasanian victory
Belligerents
Roman Empire Sasanian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Constantius II Shapur II


The Romans had lost Bezabde earlier that year to the Sasanians following a siege led by Shapur II.

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