Sasanian Empire

224 CE – 651 CE · Ortadoğu · Capital: Ktesifon

The last Iranian empire and the perennial rival of Rome/Byzantium.

Period:
224 CE – 651 CE
Capital:
Ktesifon
Region:
Ortadoğu
Type:
empire
Religion:
Zerdüştlük
Language:
Orta Farsça
Government:
Mutlak Monarşi
Peak population:
20,000,000

It was the last great state to adopt Zoroastrianism as its state religion.

Rulers (5)

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Frequently asked questions

What was Sasanian Empire?
The last Iranian empire and the perennial rival of Rome/Byzantium.
When did Sasanian Empire exist?
224 CE – 651 CE
What was the capital of Sasanian Empire?
Ktesifon
Where was Sasanian Empire located?
Ortadoğu