About
About Asaak
Asaak, Arsacia (Latin) or Arshak (Parthian) was an ancient city which was a capital and royal necropolis of the Parthian Empire. Many of the Parthian kings such as Arsaces I were crowned in Asaak. Some have suggested it to be identified with the Old City near Quchan, Iran in the upper Atrek River valley.
History
How it came to be
- Excavation
- Not applicable
Location
Where it is
33.0936° N · 44.5808° E