Region: West Asia · Coordinates: 37.526, 38.530 · 5 events
| Year | Source | Account |
|---|---|---|
| 38 BC | Josephus, Jewish War and Antiquities of the Jews | Herod goes to Antony, who was besieging Samosata, to denounce Machaeras |
| 38 BC | Josephus, Jewish War and Antiquities of the Jews | Herod leads his troops to help Antony in the siege of Samosata |
| AD 72 | Josephus, Jewish War and Antiquities of the Jews | Suspected of breaking with Rome, Antiochus of Commagene sees Samosata taken by Paetus |
| AD 842 | Skylitzes–Kedrenos, Synopsis of Histories | Michael III's army besieges Samosata. The Saracens open the gates and make a surprise sortie. The emperor barely escapes on horseback. All the army's supplies are lost and over 100 officers are taken prisoner. Karbeas (the Paulician commander) distinguishes himself |
| AD 1098 | William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea | Baldwin besieges the castle of Soroge and takes it by force |