Seleucia-on-Tigris
The capital of the Seleucid Empire, and a major city in Parthian and Sasanian periodsThe capital of the Seleucid Empire, and a major city in Parthian and Sasanian periods
Meaning
1 senses(historical)The capital of the Seleucid Empire, and a major city in Parthian and Sasanian periods
Origin
From Latin Seleucia ad Tigrim, from its position on the Tigris River, used to distinguishFrom Latin Seleucia ad Tigrim, from its position on the Tigris River, used to distinguish it from other Seleucias.
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