Battle of Nineveh (627)
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The Battle of Nineveh was the climactic battle of the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628.
Anachronistic fresco depicting the Battle of Nineveh, by Piero della Francesca c. 1452
Anachronistic depiction of the Battle of Nineveh in a late 15th century French illuminated manuscript, by Robinet Testard
A cherub and Heraclius receiving the submission of Khosrow II; plaque from a cross (Champlevé enamel over gilt copper, 1160–1170, Paris, Louvre)
Anachronistic 16th century painting mistakenly depicting Heraclius decapitating Khosrow II, by Jan de Beer
The Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628, also called the Last Great War of Antiquity, was fought between the Byzantine Empire and the Sasanian Empire. It was the final and most devastating conflict of t
Battle of Nineveh (627)
…The Battle of Nineveh was the climactic battle of the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628. In mid-September 627, Heraclius invaded Sasanian Mesopotamia in a surprising, risky winter campaign. Khosrow II appointed Rhahzadh as the commander…
A gold coin of Emperor Phocas
A gold coin of Khosrow II
Solidus of Heraclius (aged 35–38), helmeted and cuirassed facing bust, holding cross, struck 610–613 by the Constantinople mint