The Parthian Battery or Baghdad Battery is one of the most fascinating inventions of the ancient world preceding the ...

This photo taken on March 18, 2026 shows the Old Nisa, part of the Parthian Fortresses of Nisa, on the outskirts of Ashgabat, ...

At its height in the second century BC, the Parthian Empire stretched from the Persian Gulf, along Mesopotamia and held sway over Indus kingdoms. One of the empire’s royal capitals was the city of ...

Besides being a fortress for military use, the ancient mountain settlement of Rabana-Merquly in modern Iraqi Kurdistan could have also been a ‘sanctuary’ dedicated to the ancient Persian water goddess ...

Explore the 2,500-year history of Persian military prowess. From the Parthian defeat of Rome to Nadir Shah’s conquest of the Mughal Empire and the Koh-i-Noor, discover the warrior legacy behind modern ...

Two persons were arrested and handed over to the judiciary after the recovery of 15 Parthian-era coins, ISNA news agency reported on Sunday, citing police officials. Karam Hassani, a police commander ...

A fascinating history of the intricate web of trade routes connecting ancient Rome to Eastern civilizations, including its powerful rival, the Han Empire. The Roman Empire and the Silk Routes ...

The mountain fortress of Rabana-Merquly in modern Iraqi Kurdistan was one of the major regional centres of the Parthian Empire, which extended over parts of Iran and Mesopotamia approximately 2,000 ...

A misty dawn breaks over the legion’s camp. The powerful Roman army begins to simmer, restless, “like a volcano about to erupt.” The first advance guards deploy. Thousands of soldiers equip themselves ...