In this first episode of the new Sassanian(Sassanid) Empire series we take a look at the rise of its first ruler, Ardashir I. In 224 he would overthrow the Parthian Empire's Artabanus IV and his Sassanid (Sasanian/Sasanid) Dynasty would rule for 430 years. They considered themselves linked to the Achaemenid legacy and after displacing the Parthians would expand on that legacy. It is one of the most fascinating periods in the history of the region.

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Farya Faraji Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2_J...
Songs used with his permission:
Rise of Arsaces: https://www.youtube.com/watch/6gCq2...
Achaemenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch/9ElDM...
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Book Sources:

Sasanian Persia Between Rome and the Steppes of Eurasia - Eberhard Sauer
Sassanian Elite Cavalry - Kaveh Farrokh
Decline and Fall of the Sasanian Empire - Parvaneh Pourshariati
Sasanian Persia - The Rise and Fall of an Empire - Touraj Daryaee
Rome's Enemies - Parthians and Sassanid Persians - Osprey Publishing
Shadows in the Desert - Ancient Persia at War - Kaveh Farrokh
The Cambridge History - Part 1 Seleucid/Parthian and Sasanid Periods - E. Yarshater

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