Arsaces I and the Founding of the Parthian State (247 BCE)

247 BCE · Nisa (Türkmenistan) · political

Arsaces, of the Iranian Parni tribe, launched a revolt in Seleucid-ruled Parthia and became the first Arsacid ruler.

Nisa was made the capital, and the Parni tribes began to adopt Iranian civilization. | The founding of the Arsacid dynasty, which would dominate the Middle East for roughly 500 years.

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What was Arsaces I and the Founding of the Parthian State (247 BCE)?
Arsaces, of the Iranian Parni tribe, launched a revolt in Seleucid-ruled Parthia and became the first Arsacid ruler.
When did Arsaces I and the Founding of the Parthian State (247 BCE) happen?
247 BCE
Where did Arsaces I and the Founding of the Parthian State (247 BCE) take place?
Nisa (Türkmenistan)