- Period:
- 247 BCE – 224 CE
- Capital:
- Ktesifon
- Region:
- İran
- Type:
- empire
- Religion:
- Zerdüştlük
- Language:
- Partça, Yunanca
- Government:
- Feodal Monarşi
Parthian archery was legendary.
Rulers (2)
- Şahinşah I. Mithridates · 171 BCE–138 BCE
- Şahinşah II. Mithridates (Büyük) · 124 BCE–91 BCE
Related events
- Battle of Carrhae (Parthian Victory) · 53 BCE
Frequently asked questions
- What was Parthian Empire?
- Rome's greatest rival in the east. They inflicted a severe defeat on Rome at the Battle of Carrhae.
- When did Parthian Empire exist?
- 247 BCE – 224 CE
- What was the capital of Parthian Empire?
- Ktesifon
- Where was Parthian Empire located?
- İran