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Battle of Sarmizegethusa
102
102
 vs  

type of battle

war or event

1st Dacian War

at a glance

coordinates unknown

location

modern country

When peace talks failed in 101 after the inconclusive battle at Tapae, Roman Emperor Trajan launched a fresh offensive against Decebalus of Dacia (largely modern Romania). After progessively capturing the Mulbach fortresses, Trajan besieged the Dacian capital at Sarmizegethusa (modern Varhély). Decebalus capitulated to save his city and made peace, while Trajan took the honorific Dacicus.


   
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