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Michael Svetbird | ANTIQVVS Magazine : "GARNI: A Roman Temple for an Armeno-Persian King" Article | Spring 2024 Issue by michael.svetbird

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Michael Svetbird | ANTIQVVS Magazine : "GARNI: A Roman Temple for an Armeno-Persian King" Article | Spring 2024 Issue

Michael Svetbird | ANTIQVVS Magazine : "GARNI: A Roman Temple for an Armeno-Persian King" Article | Spring 2024 Issue

Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rhyton 2nd cent BCE Centaur & Small Female Lapith on its Shoulder ivory (1) by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rhyton 2nd cent BCE Centaur & Small Female Lapith on its Shoulder ivory (1)

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

National Museum of History, Ashgabat.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rhyton 2nd cent BCE Winged Horned Lion-gryphon ivory (8) by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rhyton 2nd cent BCE Winged Horned Lion-gryphon ivory  (8)

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

National Museum of History, Ashgabat.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rhyta 2nd cent BCE ivory (1) by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rhyta 2nd cent BCE ivory (1)

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

National Museum of History, Ashgabat.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rhyton 2nd cent BCE Winged Horned Lion-gryphon ivory (9) by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rhyton 2nd cent BCE Winged Horned Lion-gryphon ivory (9)

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

National Museum of History, Ashgabat.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rodoguna daughter of Mithridates II or Aphrodite marble by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rodoguna daughter of  Mithridates II or Aphrodite marble

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

Mithridates II ?-91 BCE, king of the Parthian Empire (r.125/121-91 BCE).

National Museum of History, Ashgabat.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rhyton 2nd cent BCE Ivory Winged Horned Lion-gryphon (7) by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rhyton 2nd cent BCE Ivory Winged Horned Lion-gryphon (7)

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

National Museum of History, Ashgabat.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rhyton 2nd cent BCE Winged Horned Lion-gryphon ivory (5) by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rhyton 2nd cent BCE Winged Horned Lion-gryphon ivory (5)

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

National Museum of History, Ashgabat.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Walls by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Walls

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rhyta 2nd cent BCE Winged Horned Lion-gryphon ivory (1) by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Rhyta 2nd cent BCE Winged Horned Lion-gryphon ivory (1)

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

National Museum of History, Ashgabat.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Wall Fresco by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Wall Fresco

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

National Museum of History, Ashgabat.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Head of a Warrior 2nd cent BCE clay (2) by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Square Hall Head of a Warrior 2nd cent BCE clay (2)

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

National Museum of History, Ashgabat.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Citadel south-west by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Citadel south-west

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

Nisa Fortress Parthian (5) by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian (5)

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

Nisa Fortress Parthian (4) by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian (4)

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Palace I cent BCE (1) by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Palace I cent BCE (1)

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

Nisa Fortress Parthian (1) by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian (1)

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Palace I cent BCE (2) by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Palace I cent BCE (2)

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.

Nisa Fortress Parthian Fire Temple Trilobed Column by Bruce Allardice

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Nisa Fortress Parthian Fire Temple Trilobed Column

Tradition ascribes the foundation of Nisa to Arsaces I (r.c.250 BCE-211 BCE), first king of the Arsacid (or Pathian) Empire. Nisa was reputedly the royal residence and mausoleum of the Parthian kings, who ruled over much of Central Asia and the Middle East from 247 BCE-224 CE. It has not yet been established that the fortress at Nisa was either a royal residence or a mausoleum.