The Battle of Dara (530 CE): Texts and Inferences

Abstract

The battle between Rome and the Sasanians near the city of Anastasiopolis (Dara) in 530, along with subsequent events, exerted a significant influence on the trajectory of Roman-Sasanian conflicts, which persisted intermittently from the early 6th century onward. Among the surviving texts recounting the battle, the detailed narrative written by Procopius, an advisor to General Belisarius and an eyewitness of the battle, holds prominence. Narrating every stage of the engagement, Procopius specifies that the battle took place to the south of the city, prompting scholars to propose various arguments regarding its exact location. This study aims to present a Turkish translation and analysis of Procopius's account, alongside those of two contemporary authors offering insights into the battle, culminating in a proposed localization of the battleground.

Keywords

• Dara
• Anastasiopolis
• Battle of Dara
• Rome and Sasanians.

Dara Savaşı (MS 530): Metinler Ve Çıkarımlar

Abstract

Roma ve Sâsâniler arasında 530 yılında Anastasiopolis (Dara) kenti önlerinde yapılan savaş ve akabinde yaşanan diğer gelişmeler VI. yüzyıl başlarından itibaren aralıklarla devam eden Roma-Sâsâni çatışmalarının yakın gelecekti seyrine derinden etki etmiştir. Savaşa dair birkaç metin günümüze ulaşmış olup, bunların içinde General Belisarius’un danışmanı ve aynı zamanda savaşın görgü şahidi de olan Procopius’un ayrıntılı metni özel bir yer tutmaktadır. Savaşın tüm aşamalarını kaydeden müellifin kentin güneyinde yapıldığını işaret ettiği çatışmaların tam konumuna dair pek çok araştırmacı görüş sunmuştur. Bu çalışmada Procopius’un ve savaşa dair bilgi aktaran çağdaş iki müellifin metinlerinin tercümesi, yorumlanması ve savaşın yapıldığı konumun lokalizasyonuna dair bir teklif yer alacaktır.

Keywords

• Dara
• Anastasiopolis
• Dara Savaşı
• Roma ve Sâsâniler

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