A decisive 627 victory at Nineveh shifted the balance of power in the ancient world
The ancient world's balance of power shifted forever in 627 when Byzantine forces shattered the Sasanian Persian army at the Battle of Nineveh, marking the end of a centuries-long rivalry.
In December 627, Emperor Heraclius led the Byzantine army to a crushing victory over the Sasanian Persians near the ruins of ancient Nineveh. This clash was the climax of the final and most devastating war between the two superpowers of antiquity. In a dramatic display of leadership, Heraclius personally engaged in combat, reportedly beheading the Persian general Rhahzadh in a duel.
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