Parthian Empire

Connected Sites: 10

WHS that belonged to the Parthian Empire or its spheres of influence. The Parthian Empire was an ancient Iranian political and cultural power from 247 BC to 224 AD.

Connected Sites

  • Ancient Merv
    Ancient Merv
    Turkmenistan
    Inscribed: 1999
    2.83
    48
    5
    "It Was Occupied For Some 1500 Years, Throughout The Parthian And Sasanian Periods And Into The Early Islamic Period. It Has Been Suggested That Greek And Roman Soldiers, Survivors Of The Crushing Parthian Defeat Of The Romans At Carrhae In 53 Bc, May Have Been Settled At Margiana" (Ab Ev)
  • Ashur
    Ashur
    Iraq
    Inscribed: 2003
    2.86
    20
    2
    Short Revival During The Parthian Period, "More Than 1,000 Inhumations In Graves And Tombs From The Parthian Period, Mainly Located Inside The Buildings, Provide Important Information On Aspects Of Burial Rites And Funerary Culture. The Parthian Palace And A Temple Close To The Ziggurat Are Architectural Testimonies Of This Period. "(Ouv)
  • Hatra
    Hatra
    Iraq
    Inscribed: 1985
    3.40
    21
    5
    "It Is The Best-Preserved City Of The Parthian Empire" (Ouv Crit Iii)
  • Takht-e Soleyman
    Inscribed: 2003
    3.20
    41
    4
    Archaeological Excavations Have Revealed Traces Of A 5th Century Bc Occupation During The Achaemenid Period, As Well As Later Parthian Settlements In The Citadel. (Wiki)
  • Susa
    Susa
    Iran
    Inscribed: 2015
    2.40
    41
    4
    .. It Fell Under Seleucid And Then Parthian Spheres Of Influence. It Is Assumed Susa Became A Colony Of Retired Soldiers Who Settled There And Were Given Land Plots To Be Cultivated. During Parthian Rule Improvements To The Irrigation System Contributed To Increasing The Fertility Of The Surrounding Area. (Ab Ev)
  • Sassanid Archaeological Landscape
    Inscribed: 2018
    3.12
    27
    2
    Remains Of A Previous Parthian Settlement In Bishapur
  • Nisa
    Nisa
    Turkmenistan
    Inscribed: 2007
    2.07
    57
    5
    "Nisa, The Capital Of The Parthian Empire, Is The Outstanding Symbol Of The Significance Of This Imperial Power." (Ouv Crit Iii)
  • Hegmataneh
    Inscribed: 2024
    2.36
    11
    1
    "These Connections Are Reflected In Innovative City Planning And Architecture, Particularly With A Modular Structure Introduced In The Parthian Period (247 Bce-224 Ce)." (Ab Ev)
  • Bam Cultural Landscape
    Inscribed: 2004
    2.82
    35
    2
    Earliest Remains (Citadel Of Arg-? Bam) Probably Belong To The Parthian Dynasty
  • Ahwar of Southern Iraq
    Inscribed: 2016
    2.98
    28
    4