Avenging Carrhae: How Ventidius Crushed the Parthians

In 40 BC, Parthia launched its most ambitious invasion of Roman territory. Led by Prince Pacorus and Roman defector Quintus Labienus, Parthian forces swept through Syria, Palestine, and Asia Minor—bringing Rome to the brink of collapse in the East.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
How Pacorus and Labienus nearly recreated the Achaemenid Empire’s glory
The early victories that shattered Roman control in the East
Ventidius’s brilliant counterattacks at the Gates of Cilicia, Amanus Pass, and Gindarus
The death of Pacorus and the collapse of Parthian ambitions
How Mark Antony prepared a massive army to invade Parthia
This is the epic turning point of the Roman–Parthian Wars, where vengeance for Carrhae met the harsh realities of ancient warfare.
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00:00 Quote
00:35 Launching the Invasion
04:53 Resolving the conflict in Italy
05:36 Ventidius’ Counterattack
06:06 Battle of the Cilician Gates
11:47 Battle of the Amanus Pass
13:11 Withdrawal from Syria
13:48 Pacorus prepares for another attack
14:54 Battle of Mount Gindarus
18:30 Parthian Pushback
19:34 Antony prepares to invade Parthia
19:48 End of the Fifth Episode
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