Carrhae
Proper noun
Meaning
Carrhae
(historical) a town of Osroene
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Eck (2003), 24. In supporting Octavian, Antony expected to gain support for his own campaign against Parthia, desiring to avenge Rome's defeat at Carrhae in 53 BC.
Crassus' actions proved disastrous as his army was defeated at the Battle of Carrhae by a numerically inferior Parthian force.
On April 8, 217, Caracalla was assassinated traveling to Carrhae.