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Name: Lazic War

Type: Event

Start: 552 AD

End: 557 AD

Parent: Roman-Persian Wars

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Was a war fought between the Eastern Roman Empire and the Sasanian Empire for control of the ancient Georgian region of Lazica.

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  • January 557: In 556, the Byzantines, led by General Martin, successfully suppressed a rebellion by the Misimiani tribe in Lazica. This victory allowed them to drive out the Persians from the region, consolidating their control over Lazica.
  • January 552: The Byzantine commander Bessa put down a pro-Persian revolt by the Abasgoi tribe and took Petra.
  • January 552: The Sasanids conquered lazica.
  • September 556: In 556, the Eastern Roman Empire's allies, led by the Byzantine general Bessas, successfully recaptured Archaeopolis from the Persians. They also defeated the Persian general Nachoragan at Phasis, securing control of the territory for the Eastern Roman Empire.

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