Persia

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Singara (Sinjar)

Singara (Greek τὰ Σίγγαρα): Roman legionary base in eastern Mesopotamia, occupied by the First Legion Parthica. The modern name is Balat Sinjar.History Singara is one the towns along the southernmost road from Assyria (east of the Tigris) to Syria (west of the…

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Skunkha

Skunkha: leader of a group of Central-Asian nomads, defeated by Darius I the Great. Behistun Relief, Frâda (center) and Skunkha (right) According…

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