Parthia (Empire) Timeline

Empire of the Parthians.

Persis passes from Seleucid to Parthian domination.

Parthians conquer Mesopotamia. The Silk Road to China is now controlled by the Parthians.

Ctesiphon becomes Parthian capital during the reign of Orodes II.

Battle of Carrhae. Crassus is captured and executed by the Parthians.

Arch of Augustus built in Rome to commemorate victory over the Parthians.

Parthian king Vologases I invades Armenia.

Roman-Parthian War.

Roman emperor Trajan annexes Armenia and declares war on Parthia.

Parthian Wars with Rome; Lucius Verus commands Rome's forces in the field.

First Parthian war.

Second Parthian war.

The Arch of Septimius Severus is built in Rome's Forum Romanum to commemorate victories over the Parthians.

Ardashir, king (malakh) of Persis, revolts against the Parthians and founds the Sasanian Empire.

Sasanians overthrow the Parthians.