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title: Parthian Cataphract
author: Simeon Netchev
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15254/parthian-cataphract/
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license: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0)
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Parthian Cataphract

_Authored by [Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/)_

## Image File

[![Parthian Cataphract](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/15254.png)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/15254.png)

## Image Caption

A visualization of a [Parthian cataphract](https://www.worldhistory.org/Parthian_Cataphract/) (from the [Greek](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/greek/) word *kataphraktos -* fully armored) in action against the [Roman military](https://www.worldhistory.org/Roman_Army/) formation.

Artist:[ Simeon Netchev](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/simeonnetchev/) 
Research, analysis, and inspiration: [Patrick Scott Smith, M. A.](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/patrickscottsmith1956/)

#### Editorial Review

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## About the Author

Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history educator, passionate about the human stories that shape the past.
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simeon-netchev/)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Netchev, S. (2022, February 15). Parthian Cataphract. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15254/parthian-cataphract/>
### Chicago
Netchev, Simeon. "Parthian Cataphract." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 15, 2022. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15254/parthian-cataphract/>.
### MLA
Netchev, Simeon. "Parthian Cataphract." *World History Encyclopedia*, 15 Feb 2022, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15254/parthian-cataphract/>.

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