Dara Fortress

Dara was an important East Roman fortress city in northern Mesopotamia on the border with the Sassanid Empire. Because of its great strategic importance, it featured prominently in the Roman-Persian conflicts.

TypeFortress
Period500 - 1000 AD
CountryTürkiye
Coordinates37.1778° N, 40.9482° E

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