The place was therefore given over to the infuriated soldiery, who were allowed to slay and plunder at their pleasure.

Of the captives taken, all belonging to the five provinces across the Tigris, claimed as his own by Sapor, though ceded to Rome by his grandfather, were massacred in cold blood.

The Count Elian, and the commanders of the legions who had conducted the gallant defence, were barbarously crucified.

Many other Romans of high rank were subjected to the indignity of being manacled, and were dragged into Persia as slaves rather than as prisoners.
The campaign of A.D.359 terminated with this dearly bought victory.

The season was too far advanced for any fresh enterprise of importance; and Sapor was probably glad to give his army a rest after the toils and perils of the last three months.