Parthian Empire
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Empires, Dynasties
- Curriculum: Middle Eastern History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Iraq, Syria, Iran
- Date: 247 -226
Article abstract: Military significance: Through a series of wars, the Parthians expanded to dominate all of ancient Mesopotamia, Persia, Armenia, and Syria. At the height of its military power, Parthia fought Rome to a stalemate along the eastern frontier of the Roman Empire, allowing Parthia to monopolize the invaluable trade routes to Asia.
Descended from the Scythians, the Parthians moved down from between the Caspian and Aral Seas, filling the void between major empires (Roman, Seleucid Persian, and Mauryan). Through this strategic relocation, the Parthians...
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