Parthian Empire

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  • Archaeological evidence points to ancient Parthian naval base near Strait of Hormuz 2026-06-05 18:08

    Archaeological evidence points to ancient Parthian naval base near Strait of Hormuz

    TEHRAN - Archaeological investigations in southern Iran have uncovered evidence suggesting that the Parthian Empire established a strategic naval base near the Strait of Hormuz around 2,000 years ago, highlighting Iran's historical role in monitoring one of the world's most important maritime trade routes, a local archaeologist said.

  • A look at Iran’s treasure trove in Russia 2026-05-19 19:55

    A look at Iran’s treasure trove in Russia

    The State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia, houses one of the most important and richest collections of pre-Islamic Iranian art and artifacts in the world. This unique collection ranges from Elamite pottery to Achaemenid reliefs and Parthian coins, offering visitors a vivid picture of the history and art of ancient Iran.

  • Clues of Parthian-Sasanian tomb complex discovered in central Iran 2026-05-16 18:17

    Clues of Parthian-Sasanian tomb complex discovered in central Iran

    TEHRAN - Iranian cultural heritage officials said they have identified traces of a tomb complex dating back to the Parthian-Sasanian period in Tiran-Karvan county of Isfahan province, central Iran, marking what authorities described as the first known burial complex of its kind discovered in the area.

  • The ruins of Hatra, which is considered as one of the richest archaeological sites from the Parthian Empire known to date. The site is located in present-day eastern Nineveh Governorate in northern Iraq. 2025-12-24 17:19

    Parthian art and architecture linked East and West across a vast empire

    TEHRAN – For almost 500 years, the Parthian Empire controlled one of the world’s most important cultural and trade routes, stretching from Central Asia to the Mediterranean.