The Parthians: Rome's Primary Adversary (Video)

The Parthians, though less renowned than their Persian and Roman counterparts, played a significant role in shaping the ancient world. Emerging from the nomadic Parni tribe in eastern Iran, the Parthians capitalized on the power vacuum left by Alexander the Great’s death. They declared independence from the Seleucid Empire around 250 BC, under the leadership of Arsaces, who became their first king.