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Battle of Atra
199
199
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Wars of Emperor Severus

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A year after the great Roman victory at Ctesiphon, Emperor Septimius Severus attacked the Parthian city of Atra (Al Hathr), famous for its wealthy sun temple, in the desert west of the Tigris. The Roman siege train was destroyed during the three-week siege and Severus withdrew after two major assaults were repulsed with heavy losses. This was a major blow to Roman prestige.


   
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