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Carrhae (kâr`ē), Roman name for the ancient Mesopotamian city of Haran Haran or Harran (both: härän`) ..... Click the link for more information. . The name Carrhae is best known because of the battle of Carrhae in 53 B.C. M. Licinius Crassus (see Crassus Lucius Licinius Crassus, d. 91 B.C., a noted orator and lawyer (much admired by Cicero). He was a strict follower of constitutional forms, and he and Scaevola as consuls in 95 B.C. ..... Click the link for more information. , family) was defeated by the Parthians, who by their archery routed the Roman force. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Such was the case with the Parthians at Carrhae and the Germans at Teutoberg, both of which resulted in the slaughter of entire legions. This, the battle of Carrhae, was one of Rome's worst military defeats ever. |
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