Siege of Petra (541)

The Siege of Petra took place in 541 when the Sasanian Empire, under King of Kings Khosrow I, besieged the town of Petra in Lazica, held by the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire. The Sasanians successfully besieged the town and defeated the Roman force.

The 541 capture of Petra was part of Khosrow I's invasion of Lazica. Though there was "an initial setback", Khosrow I did not destroy Petra after taking control of the town. The remaining Roman garrison in Petra negotiated a truce with Khosrow I and joined his army.

Leif Inge Ree Petersen notes that Roman commanders were killed (without specifying names) during the defense of Petra.