First Nisibis Siege Fails
One of Shapur's early attempts to capture the heavily defended city of Nisibis ended unsuccessfully.
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338 in Persia
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Shapur Challenges Nisibis
The fortress city of Nisibis became a major target during Shapur's repeated campaigns against Roman Mesopotamia.
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