Rome's Disaster: The Battle of Carrhae, 53 BC ⚔ Roman-Parthian Wars

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The Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC unfolded between the Roman Republic and the Parthian Empire near Carrhae, modern-day Harran, Turkey. Marcus Licinius Crassus, the wealthiest man in Rome, led seven legions into the harsh Mesopotamian desert, driven by ambition for military success and wealth. The engagement featured Roman heavy infantry confronting Surena's Parthian cavalry, including cataphracts and horse archers. The battle's outcome not only shifted historical trajectories but also marked the demise of the First Triumvirate, altering power dynamics among Caesar, Pompey, and the late Crassus.

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0:00 Introduction
1:26 MyHeritage
2:37 Rome's Triumvirate
7:47 Battle of Carrhae

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