Ammianus Marcellinus, Res Gestae, John C. Rolfe (Translator), 23.6.43

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[43] Near these to the north are the Parthians, dwelling in lands abounding in snow and frost. Their land is cut by Choatres river, more copious than the rest, and the following cities are more important than the others: Oenunia, Moesia, Charax, Apamia,¹ Artacana, and Hecatompylos,² from which place one reckons along the Caspian Sea to the Caspian Gates 1040 stadia.

Res Gestae. Ammianus Marcellinus. John C. Rolfe (Translator). Cambridge, MA. 1935-1940.

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[43] His propinquant Parthyaei, siti sub aquilone, colentes nivales terras et pruinosas, quorum regiones Choatres fluvius interscindit ceteris abundantior: et haec potiora residuis sunt oppida: Oenunia, Moesia, Charax, Apamia, Artacana et Hecatompylos a cuius finibus per Caspia Caspai litora ad usque portarum angustias stadia quadraginta numerantur et mille.

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History

1. Founded by the Greeks.

2. The capital and residence of Arsaces, so-named from the number of roads that come thither from all quarters.

Ammianus Marcellinus Res Gestae 23.6.43

John C. Rolfe (Translator)

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