The Parthian Empire in the 2nd Century

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The Parthian Kingdom (also known as Arsacid, by the name of its ruling dynasty) rose to prominence c. 247 BCE in the vacuum created by the collapse of the Seleucid Empire. In the centuries that followed, the Parthian Empire grew to encompass most of Mesopotamia and the southeastern part of Central Asia. The Parthians became a major rival for Rome in its drive for control of Armenia and primacy in the East until 224 CE, when the murder of the last Parthian ruler ushered the rise of the Sasanian Persian Empire.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher passionate about the human stories behind past events. He believes every image should tell a story and spark interaction, while each map leads on a journey, blending imagination with education.

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Netchev, S. (2022, December 16). The Parthian Empire in the 2nd Century. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16824/the-parthian-empire-in-the-2nd-century/

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Parthian Empire in the 2nd Century." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 16, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16824/the-parthian-empire-in-the-2nd-century/.

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Parthian Empire in the 2nd Century." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 16 Dec 2022. Web. 07 Nov 2024.

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