Its name derives from its founder, Arsaces I, who led the Parni tribe in conquering Parthia, a northeastern region of Iran. At the time, Parthia was a satrapy (province) under Andragoras, a rebel ...
Helios, representing “the sun,” and Selene, representing “the moon,” were meant to symbolize a new era. Cleopatra hoped that Antony would defeat Parthia to the east, similar to Alexander the Great’s ...
When he wanted to increase his power base by invading Parthia, Mark Antony reconnected with Cleopatra, seeking her help for his campaign with funds and soldiers. She had great wealth by then as ...