Roman-Parthian Conflict Initiated

The Parthian War under Roman Emperor Lucius Verus began as tensions escalated between the Roman Empire and the Parthian Empire. This conflict was marked by Roman military campaigns aimed at countering Parthian advances in the eastern provinces.

The war involved several key battles in Mesopotamia, particularly around the region of Ctesiphon, the Parthian capital. The hostilities significantly impacted the power dynamics in the region for several years.

The campaign was notable for being a rare large-scale eastern conflict initiated directly by a Roman emperor other than Marcus Aurelius, emphasizing the importance of the eastern frontier to Rome.