33
/
AIzaSyB4mHJ5NPEv-XzF7P6NDYXjlkCWaeKw5bc
November 1, 2025
1948087
146134
2
Public Timelines
FAQ Get premium

oct 4, 40 BC - The Battle of Artaxata

Description:

Caesar besieges the capital city of the Kingdom of Armenia. A parthian army arrives to liberate the city but is forced to divert when word reaches them of a second Roman army marching towards the city.

Eventually Artavasdes II is forced to capitulate the city to the Romans. Caesar leaves but a small contingent to hold the army and then marches south through the strip of land between the Euphrates and Tigris.

Added to timeline:

Date:

oct 4, 40 BC
Now
~ 2067 years ago