Arsacids
Definition
Members of an ancient Iranian royal dynasty, founded by Arsaces I, who ruled the Parthian Empire from the 3rd century BC to the 3rd century AD. This dynastic lineage consolidated a powerful and decentralized state, noted for its long-lasting military resistance against the expansion of the Roman Empire and for its Hellenistic-Persian cultural syncretism.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Arsacids
- Arsacid dynasty
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Masculine plural noun, regular historical classification variances. |
| Formation | Eponymous plural derivative from the name of King Arsaces I, using the collective dynastic suffix '-ids'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ɑːr.ˈsæ.sɪdz] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Ancient Near Eastern Dynasties and Classical Antiquity |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: În timpul campaniilor sale în Orient, împăratul Traian s-a confruntat direct cu arsacizii pentru controlul Armeniei.
EN: During his campaigns in the East, Emperor Trajan directly confronted the Arsacids for the control of Armenia.
RO: Monedele bătute de arsacizi poartă adesea inscripții în limba greacă, demonstrând o puternică influență elenistică în regiune.
EN: The coins minted by the Arsacids often bear inscriptions in the Greek language, demonstrating a strong Hellenistic influence in the region.
RO: Prăbușirea puterii deținute de arsacizi a permis ascensiunea noii dinastii sasanide, mult mai centralizată și agresivă.
EN: The collapse of the power held by the Arsacids allowed the rise of the new Sasanian dynasty, which was much more centralized and aggressive.
Idioms & Phrases
Dinastia Arsacizilor / Arsacid dynasty
RO: Linia succesorală regală care a asigurat suveranitatea și stabilitatea politică a Iranului timp de aproape cinci secole.
EN: The royal line of succession that ensured the sovereignty and political stability of Iran for nearly five centuries.
Arsacizii din Armenia / Arsacids of Armenia
RO: Ramură colaterală a dinastiei parților care a guvernat Regatul Armeniei, devenind ulterior prima dinastie creștină de acolo.
EN: A collateral branch of the Parthian dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Armenia, later becoming the first Christian dynasty there.
Arta din epoca arsacizilor / Arsacid era art
RO: Stil artistic hibrid care îmbina elementele tradiționale persane cu tehnici și motive estetice preluate din lumea greacă.
EN: A hybrid artistic style that combined traditional Persian elements with technical and aesthetic motifs adopted from the Greek world.
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