Which empire held Dura-Europos before the Roman conquest in 165 AD?
Greek Empire
Parthian Empire
Egyptian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Answer
Before the Roman conquest in 165 AD, Dura-Europos was held by the Parthian Empire. The city was an important provincial administrative center under Parthian rule and changed hands between the two empires several times.
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