Saturday, May 31, 2025

Collection of facts about the Parthian Empire

This post is a collection of facts about he Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD). There are 9 facts listed below.

  • Founded by Arsaces I (247 BC)
  • Ruled by Arsacid dynasty
  • Based in modern-day Iran
  • Expanded to Turkey, Afghanistan and Pakistan
  • Located on Silk Road trade route
  • Fought Seleucids, Scythians, Kingdom of Armenia and Roman Republic
  • Roman-Parthian Wars (54 BC - 217 AD)
  • Ardashir I kills last Arsacid ruler Artabanus IV (224 AD)
  • Ardashir I founds Sasanian Empire (224 AD)

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