The Death of Crassus at Carrhae (53 BCE)

53 BCE · Harran, Türkiye · military

The triumvir Crassus was routed at Carrhae during his Parthian campaign; 20,000 Romans were killed and 10,000 taken captive; Crassus's head was carried to Surena.

Seven legionary eagles passed into Parthian hands — a disgrace. | The effective end of the First Triumvirate (upon Crassus's death); the ground was laid for the civil war between Caesar and Pompey.

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What was The Death of Crassus at Carrhae (53 BCE)?
The triumvir Crassus was routed at Carrhae during his Parthian campaign; 20,000 Romans were killed and 10,000 taken captive; Crassus's head was carried to Surena.
When did The Death of Crassus at Carrhae (53 BCE) happen?
53 BCE
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Harran, Türkiye