June 53 BCE
Battle of Carrhae
In June 53 BCE the Parthians under Surena defeat Crassus's invasion force at Carrhae, killing about 20,000 Romans and capturing 10,000. Crassus dies during truce talks, which ends the First Triumvirate.
June 53 BCE
In June 53 BCE the Parthians under Surena defeat Crassus's invasion force at Carrhae, killing about 20,000 Romans and capturing 10,000. Crassus dies during truce talks, which ends the First Triumvirate.