Syria Taken Back From Romans
Oct, 5, 579 AD
In a fierce battle between the Persian and Roman army, Iranians take back Syria causing a heavy toll on the Roman army. On Oct, 6 the count was completed showing 27,000 dead Roman soldiers and 20,000 captive. The Iranian army sent to this battle was comprised of 40,000 cavalry and 100,000 infantry. A celebration took place in Tisfun, the capital on Oct, 14. Only 3 weeks after this victory, Khosrau Anoushirvan died on Oct, 26. (Updated: Dec, 15, 2007)
English-Persian Glossary
- Khosrau: خسرو(Osores)
- Persia: ايران
- Syria: سوريه
- Tisfun: تيسفون(Ctesiphon, Tisfoun)