6 Questions
Dans quel siècle av. J.-C. a été fondée la ville de Nissa ?
3e siècle
Quel empire a conquis Nissa au 3e siècle ap. J.-C. ?
L'Empire sassanide
Quel était le nom original de la ville de Nissa ?
Mithridatkirt
Quel était le rôle de Nissa dans l'Empire parthe ?
Résidence royale et centre administratif
Quel est le nom du temple construit par les Sassanides à Nissa ?
Temple de Nissa
Qui a redécouvert le site de Nissa au 19e siècle ?
Des archéologues russes
Study Notes
History of Nissa
Origins
- Nissa is an ancient city in modern-day Turkmenistan, Central Asia
- Founded in the 3rd century BC by the Parthian Empire
- Originally known as Mithridatkirt, named after King Mithridates I
Parthian Period
- Nissa became a major city in the Parthian Empire, serving as a royal residence and administrative center
- The city was an important center of trade and commerce, due to its strategic location on the Silk Road
- Nissa was known for its architectural achievements, including the construction of the Nissa Fortress
Sassanian Period
- In the 3rd century AD, Nissa was conquered by the Sassanian Empire
- During this period, the city continued to thrive as a center of trade and commerce
- The Sassanians built new structures in Nissa, including the Temple of Nissa
Islamic Conquest
- In the 7th century AD, Nissa was conquered by the Arab Empire during the Islamic conquest of Persia
- The city became an important center of Islamic learning and culture
- Many mosques and madrasas were built in Nissa during this period
Decline and Rediscovery
- Nissa declined in importance after the 10th century AD, and was eventually abandoned
- The site was rediscovered in the 19th century by Russian archaeologists
- Excavations have been ongoing since the 20th century, uncovering the remains of the ancient city
Découvrez l'histoire de Nissa, une ville fondée au 3ème siècle avant J.-C. par l'Empire parthe. Apprenez-en plus sur son développement, ses périodes de prospérité et son déclin.
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