The Parthian (Arsacid) Empire

A decentralised empire that rivals Rome and brokers the Silk Road for nearly five centuries.

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A decentralised empire that rivals Rome and brokers the Silk Road for nearly five centuries.

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The Parthian (Arsacid) Empire

247 BCE (c.) · Ancient empiresneeds citation

A decentralised empire that rivals Rome and brokers the Silk Road for nearly five centuries.

247 BCE (c.)

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