The Parthians' mounted archers and heavy cavalry inflicted a severe defeat on the Roman legions. Crassus lost his life in this battle. Carrhae went down in history as one of the greatest military catastrophes Rome faced in the East.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Carrhae (Parthian Victory)?
- In 53 BCE, near Carrhae (Harran) in what is now southeastern Anatolia, the Roman army under the command of Marcus Licinius Crassus confronted the forces of the Parthian Empire.
- When did Battle of Carrhae (Parthian Victory) happen?
- 53 BCE