Battle of Archesh

Battle of Archesh
Part of the Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628 and the Heraclius Caucasus campaign

Region of Archesh on the map
DateFebruary 625
Location
Northeast Coast of Lake Van, Archesh (now Turkey)
Result Byzantine victory
Belligerents
Byzantine empire Sasanian Empire
Commanders and leaders
Heraclius Shahrbaraz
Strength
20,000 6,000–30,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown Entire army annihilated

The Battle of Archesh or Battle of Van Lake was a battle between the Byzantine and Sasanian armies during the Byzantine-Sasanian War of 602-628. The battle was the final event of Heraclius Caucasus campaign, after which the Byzantine army went on the offensive deep into the territory of the Sasanian Empire.

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