Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The Lazic War (541-562 CE) was one of the major conflicts between the Sasanian and Byzantine empires. Both armies used various tactics and strategies typical of warfare in late antiquity. Since the 4th century CE, Sasanians have started using war elephants in their military campaigns. Sasanian generals Mermeroes and Nachoragan commanded these mighty pachyderms at Archaiopolis and Phasis, during the Lazic War. The article examines the history of the Sasanian Elephant Corps, their participation in different conflicts, methods of use in battle, and the anti-elephant tactics in Late Antiquity.
Source: The near East and Georgia
Author: Nika Khoperia
Institution: Georgian Institute of Public Affairs
Language: English
Subfield: Classics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4407406590