Fall of Hatra

The fall of Hatra, capital of the Kingdom of Hatra under Sanatruq II, took place in the 3rd century after a lengthy siege by the Sasanian king Shapur I. Hatra was plundered and abandoned, and its kingdom dissolved.

Siege of Hatra
Part of the Roman-Persian Wars

The ruins of Hatra
Date240 – April 241 AD
Location
Hatra, northern Mesopotamia
35°35′17″N 42°43′6″E
Result

Sasanian victory

  • Kingdom of Hatra dissolved
Belligerents
Sasanian Empire Kingdom of Hatra
Support:
Roman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Ardashir I or Shapur I Sanatruq II 
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