Persian Realm

The Battle of Carrhae in 53 BC was a decisive victory for the Parthian Spahbod Surena over the Roman general Crassus near the town of Carrhae (now the present-day ruins of Harran, Turkey).

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Marcus Licinius Crassus was Portrayed in Stanley Kubrick's Spartacus by Sir Laurence Olivier. He was the General who crushed Spartacus' ( Kirk Douglas) Gladiatorial Revolt:

Recommended Readings:

A Monty Python Visits Persia!  by Darius KADIVAR

KNIGHTHOOD: Re-Enactment of The Sassanian Cavalry (Short Film) by Darius KADIVAR