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 has suggested it to be identified with the Old City near Quchan, Iran in the upper Atrek River valley.

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