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Map of Parthia
The J. Paul Getty Museum2022
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
The Parthian Empire is named for the region of Parthia, located between the northeastern Iranian plateau and the Central Asian steppe. A line of kings founded by a man named Arsaces originated here. The Arsacid dynasty created the greatest Near Eastern power of its day.
The shaded area shows the extent of the Parthian Empire around 44 BC.
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- Title: Map of Parthia
- Creator: The J. Paul Getty Museum
- Date Created: 2022
- Type: Map
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum
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