Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Seven of History's Longest Wars Lasting Over a Century
Throughout history, many wars have lasted a very long time!
These long wars shaped how countries were formed and who lived where.
Some of the longest included a war between Spain and the Moors that lasted nearly 800 years, and others were fought between empires over land and power.
These conflicts involved different groups like Romans, Persians, Germans, and native tribes, each fighting for their own reasons.
These wars show how conflicts can change the world over centuries.
The longest wars in history significantly influenced national borders and identities.
The Iberian religious war, or Reconquista, lasted 781 years between the Spanish Empire and the Moors.
Persian-Roman wars, spanning 720 years, involved conflicts over territories and frontier cities.
Roman-Germanic wars, lasting 708 years, were driven by territorial disputes and cultural clashes.
The Arauco war, lasting nearly three centuries, saw conflicts between Spanish forces and indigenous tribes.
- Who
- Various empires and tribes, including the Roman Empire, Spanish Empire, Moors, and Germanic tribes.
- What
- A look at some of the longest wars in history.
- When
- From 92 BC to 1825 CE
- Where
- Various regions including Europe, the Middle East, and South America.
- Why
- Driven by political goals, territorial disputes, and cultural clashes.
- Iberian Religious War Duration
- 781 years
- Persian-Roman War Duration
- 720 years
- Roman-Germanic War Duration
- 708 years
- Arauco War Duration
- Approximately 3 centuries
- Byzantine-Seljuq War Duration
- 300 years