Battle of Callinicum, 531 AD Belisarius intercepts the Persians in Syria DOCUMENTARY

In 531, a wedding in Callinicum is interrupted by news of a Persian army. Under Justinian, the Byzantine Empire faces ongoing conflicts with the Sasanid Empire. Military reforms are implemented, leading to initial setbacks and eventual victories. The Persians plan to capture Antioch, but the Romans, led by Belisarius, counteract. The Battle of Callinicum ensues, resulting in a Pyrrhic victory for the Sassanids. Both sides suffer heavy losses, leading to a temporary peace agreement.

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