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Parthian

اشکانی ، پارتی

A native of Parthia, an ancient kingdom which lay SE of the Caspian Sea.

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The Parthian Battery, is the common name for a number of artifacts created in Mesopotamia, during the dynasties of Parthian or Sassanid period (the early centuries AD), and probably discovered in 1936 in the village of Khuyut Rabbou'a, near Baghdad, Iraq.

A Coin from Parthian King Balash (Vologases) who reigned from 51 to 78 A.D. The reign of Balash marked an Iranian revival against Hellenism. He went back to Iranian customs and traditions of Achamenid era.

A bas Relief in Behistun historical complex shows Parthian King Goodarz 2 on a horse attacking with a spear to another armored cavalryman. It can be the scene of his victory over Mehrdad who crossed the Euphrates in 49 by the help of the Romans.

Hatra: one of 18 Parthian Kingdoms, picture taken 1911 a strongly fortified ancient Iranian city in Upper Mesopotamia

Parthian king Balash 5 Coin.Balash IV sent a peace messenger to Roman Emperor Severus in 199 AD, and then started on an expedition that forced Khazars to flee from the Caspian Sea region to the north of Darband in Caucasia.

Officers from Parthian Iron Army, first examples of completely armoured cavalry

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