The accession of Mithradates I about 171 bc opened a new period in the destinies of the Parthian kingdom, which historians call “phil-Hellenistic” and which lasted until ad 12. This period was characterized by a strong Hellenistic cultural influence, manifested in the use of the Greek language and in particular in the arts, where, however, national traditions were not completely abandoned.
The-Achaemenian-Empire-in-the-6th-and-5th-centuries-BCThe Achaemenian Empire in the 6th and 5th centuries bc.[Credits : Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.]
Armenian-tribute-bearer-carrying-a-jar-decorated-with-winged-griffinsArmenian tribute bearer carrying a jar decorated with winged griffins, detail of relief sculpture …[Credits : Michael Roaf]
The-Parthian-empire-in-the-1st-century-BCThe Parthian empire in the 1st century bc.[Credits : Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.]
The-Sasanian-empire-at-the-time-of-Shapur-IThe Sāsānian empire at the time of Shāpūr I.[Credits : Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.]
The-surrender-of-the-emperor-Valerian-to-the-Persian-kingThe surrender of the emperor Valerian to the Persian king Shāpūr, rock relief, ad …[Credits : Roger-Viollet]
Khosrow-II-coin-AD-590-628-in-the-collection-ofKhosrow II, coin, ad 590–628; in the collection of the American Numismatic Society.[Credits : Courtesy of the American Numismatic Society]
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