Kings of Elymais. Kamnaskires III, with Anzaze (c. 82-72 BC). AR Tetradrachm, Seleukeia on the Hedyphon mint. D/ Conjoined busts left of Kamnaskires IV, diademed and draped and wearing long beard and Anzaze draped and wearing stephane and necklace; to right, anchor. R/ Zeus Belos enthroned left, holding Nike and sceptre; date in exergue. Van't Haaff Type 7.1.1-2. 15.33 g. 31.00 mm. About EF. King Kamnaskires IV and Queen Anzaze were rulers of the Elymais kingdom, an ancient civilization located in the southwestern part of present-day Iran. The kingdom was known for its rich culture, strong economy, and strategic location along the Silk Road trade route.
Kamnaskires IV ascended to the throne in the 1st century BCE, during a time of political instability in the region. He was a skilled diplomat and military leader, and quickly established himself as a strong and respected ruler. He expanded the kingdom's territory, strengthened its economy, and promoted the arts and sciences.
Queen Anzaze was Kamnaskires IV's wife and consort. She was a powerful and influential figure in her own right, and is said to have played a key role in the kingdom's prosperity and success. She was known for her intelligence, her beauty, and her devotion to her people.
Together, Kamnaskires IV and Queen Anzaze presided over a golden age of Elymais, during which the kingdom enjoyed peace, prosperity, and cultural flourishing. They commissioned great works of art and architecture, and welcomed scholars and artists from around the world to share their knowledge and skills.
However, the kingdom's prosperity was not to last. In the 3rd century CE, the Elymais kingdom was conquered by the Sassanid Empire, and its culture and traditions were gradually assimilated into Persian society. Nevertheless, the legacy of Kamnaskires IV and Queen Anzaze endured, and their reign is remembered as a time of greatness and achievement for the people of Elymais.
Kamnaskires IV ascended to the throne in the 1st century BCE, during a time of political instability in the region. He was a skilled diplomat and military leader, and quickly established himself as a strong and respected ruler. He expanded the kingdom's territory, strengthened its economy, and promoted the arts and sciences.
Queen Anzaze was Kamnaskires IV's wife and consort. She was a powerful and influential figure in her own right, and is said to have played a key role in the kingdom's prosperity and success. She was known for her intelligence, her beauty, and her devotion to her people.
Together, Kamnaskires IV and Queen Anzaze presided over a golden age of Elymais, during which the kingdom enjoyed peace, prosperity, and cultural flourishing. They commissioned great works of art and architecture, and welcomed scholars and artists from around the world to share their knowledge and skills.
However, the kingdom's prosperity was not to last. In the 3rd century CE, the Elymais kingdom was conquered by the Sassanid Empire, and its culture and traditions were gradually assimilated into Persian society. Nevertheless, the legacy of Kamnaskires IV and Queen Anzaze endured, and their reign is remembered as a time of greatness and achievement for the people of Elymais.
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