| The first great collapse of the Roman Empire on the eastern front and the height of Sasanian prestige.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was The Capture of Emperor Valerian by the Sasanians?
- Defeated by Shapur I, Valerian became the only emperor in Roman history to be taken prisoner by the Sasanians; the rock reliefs at Naqsh-e Rostam immortalized this scene.
- When did The Capture of Emperor Valerian by the Sasanians happen?
- 260 CE
- Where did The Capture of Emperor Valerian by the Sasanians take place?
- Edessa