The Parthians saw themselves as the heirs of
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The question is asking about the historical perspective of the Parthians and who they considered to be their predecessors or legacy. It seeks to understand their view of their own identity in relation to previous empires or cultures.
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The Achaemenid Empire
The Parthians saw themselves as the heirs of the Achaemenid Empire.
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The Parthians saw themselves as the heirs of the Achaemenid Empire.
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The Parthians, especially under rulers like Mithridates II, identified themselves with the earlier Achaemenid dynasty, adopting titles and imagery associated with it.
Sources
- Parthians - Washington University - depts.washington.edu
- Parthian Empire - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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