Wars, politics & history

Roman–Parthian Wars

from 66 BCE to 217 CE

Series of conflicts between the Parthian Empire and the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. It began in 66 BCE and lasted until 217 CE (about 282 years). The setting was Southeastern Anatolia Region and Armenia. It was part of Roman–Persian Wars. Those involved included Ancient Rome, the Parthian Empire, the Kingdom of Armenia and Judea. It led to status quo ante bellum.

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This moment belongs to the Ancient civilizations (3,200 BCE to 500 CE), writing, cities and empires. You can also browse everything in the 1st century BCE.