Which empire besieged and captured Dura-Europos in 256-57 AD?
Byzantine Empire
Achaemenid Empire
Sasanian Empire
Macedonian Empire
Answer
The Sasanian Empire besieged and captured Dura-Europos in 256-57 AD. The city's population was deported, and it was eventually abandoned, becoming covered by sand and mud over time.
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