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Synopsis:\xa0 Shortly after Hatra\u2019s destruction, Shapur inherits the Persian Empire.\xa0 Gordian\u2019s invasion the following year ends in defeat and humiliation for Rome.\n\u201cWhen at first we had become established in the Empire, Gordian Caesar raised in all of the Roman Empire a force from the Goth and German realms, and marched on Asoristan against the Empire of Iran and against us.\xa0 On the border of Asoristan and Misik a great frontal battle occurred.\xa0 Gordian Caesar was killed and the Roman force was destroyed.\u201d \u2013 The Great Inscription of Shapur I, Naqsh-i-Rustam\n The Roman Near East c. 240AD\n https://audio.ancientworldpodcast.com/Near_East_240_Region.jpg\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices