Elymais

Elymais was a state in Iran (Middle East) that lasted from c. 147 BCE to 221 CE, about 367 years. Its people spoke Iranian languages (Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish).

Semi-independent kingdom in the old Elamite lowlands of Khuzestan under Parthian overlordship, known for its rock reliefs and coins. Ardashir I conquered it.

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Facts

Dates: c. 147 BCE to 221 CE
Duration: 367 years
Type: State
Region: Iran, Middle East
Language family: Iranian
Capital: Susa

Events in Middle East during its time

53 BCE Battle of Carrhae
30 Crucifixion of Jesus
70 Romans destroy the Second Temple

Neighbours in Middle East

Parthian Empire 247 BCE to 224 CE
Kingdom of Saba c. 1000 BCE to 275 CE
Greek cities of Asia Minor c. 1050 to 129 BCE
Kingdom of Iberia (Kartli) c. 302 BCE to 580 CE
Himyarite Kingdom c. 110 BCE to 525 CE
Roman Anatolia 133 BCE to 395 CE
Roman Syria and Judaea 64 BCE to 395 CE
Arsacid Armenia 52 to 428 CE
Palmyra c. 50 BCE to 273 CE
Nabataean Kingdom c. 168 BCE to 106 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Carthage c. 814 to 146 BCE, North and West Africa
Teotihuacan c. 100 BCE to 550 CE, Mesoamerica and Caribbean
Roman Republic 509 to 27 BCE, Europe
Roman Empire 27 BCE to 395 CE, Europe
Kushan Empire c. 30 to 375 CE, South Asia
Xiongnu Empire c. 209 BCE to 93 CE, Central and North Asia
Ptolemaic Kingdom 305 to 30 BCE, North and West Africa
Western Han 202 BCE to 9 CE, East Asia

Questions

When did Elymais exist?

c. 147 BCE to 221 CE, about 367 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Elymais?

Iran, in Middle East. Its capital was Susa.

What language did Elymais speak?

Iranian. This family includes Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish.