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Which two empires fought for control of Dura-Europos before the Roman conquest?

  • Hellenistic and Parthian

  • Egyptian and Assyrian

  • Babylonian and Persian

  • Carthaginian and Phoenician

Answer

Dura-Europos was a border city between the Hellenistic and Parthian empires before it was conquered by the Romans. The city changed hands several times, reflecting the power struggles between these ancient empires.
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