The Battle of Carrhae in 53 BCE was one of Rome’s most devastating defeats, where the mighty Roman army clashed with the Parthians in modern-day Turkey. Led by Crassus, the Romans faced an enemy skilled in cavalry and archery, and their tactics failed disastrously against the Parthian horse archers and cataphracts. The battle ended with massive Roman losses, the death of Crassus, and a shocking demonstration of Parthian military strategy that left Rome reeling. This pivotal moment in history res