The Political Status of Iran During the Parthian Empire (247BC-224AD)

The Parthians are one of the peoples and forces that lived in Iran were able to form a state ancient East between years (247 BC - 224 AD). Studies differed about their ethnic origin. However, some research indicated they Indo-European peoples. Though Parthian-Roman relations normal at beginning, Romans began stretching East. interior exterior tensions Parthian Empire, especially with Romans, lead gradual destruction Parthians. Therefore, these counted as main causes state’s collapse. kings chosen from Aristocracy. Economically, powerful. Their coins witness Parthians’ five-century sovereignty cultural impact over entire land Iran. In this research, political role was discussed. has been divided into two sections. first section is devoted naming ethnicity Parthians, defining borders state. As for second section, developments during era