The Parthians, a major Iranian political and military power, emerged as a significant force in 247 BCE. After defeating the Seleucids, they built a …
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What Was the Parthian Empire?
The Parthians built one of the ancient world’s greatest empires. Yet, nowadays, little is known about Parthia, a major power that rivalled Rome for 400 years.
In 53 BCE, the Roman legions suffered a humiliating defeat at the Battle of Carrhae. A long series of wars followed, but Rome failed to eliminate …
“The Parthians alone of mankind have sustained against the Roman people the role of enemy…” This was the assessment of Marcus Cornelius Fronto, the …
The Parthians were originally a nomadic tribe of Eastern Iranians known as the Parni who conquered the region of northeastern Persia known as …
