Ardashīr I Establishes the Sāsānian Empire
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Empires, Dynasties
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Iran
- Date: 224
Article abstract: Ardashīr I took over the Parthian monarchy and established the powerful empire of the Sāsānians, which experienced a cultural revival.
Summary of Event
During the third century b.c.e., Persia and Mesopotamia were conquered by the Parthians, cattle- and horse-breeding nomads whose original home lay between the Caspian and Aral Seas. Their royal house, the Arsacids, ruled for nearly five centuries (c. 247 b.c.e.-224 c.e.), but by the end of the second century c.e., protracted dynastic conflicts and rivalry with Rome left the regime...
[The entire page is 1663 words long]
Join eNotes
Over 3,500 study guides, question and answer forums, literature criticism, reference content, and much more!
