Arsacid

/ˈɑːrsəsɪd/ noun

Definition

A member of the Arsacid dynasty; a ruler or person belonging to the Parthian royal house that ruled from 247 BCE to 224 CE.

Etymology

From Arsaces, the founder of the Parthian dynasty, with suffix '-id' indicating descent or belonging to a dynasty.

Kelly Says

The Arsacid dynasty ruled one of history's greatest empires—they controlled the Silk Road trade routes and were so powerful that even Rome couldn't conquer them militarily!

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