Elymais

Elymais
147 BC–221/222 AD
Approximate extent of Elymais in 51 BC.
Approximate extent of Elymais in 51 BC.
StatusAutonomous state, frequently a vassal of the Parthian Empire
CapitalSusa
GovernmentMonarchy
King of Elymais 
• ca. 147 BC
Kamnaskires I Soter
• 221/222 AD
Orodes V
Historical eraClassical antiquity
• Established
147 BC
• Disestablished
221/222 AD
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Seleucid Empire
Sasanian Empire

Elymais or Elamais (Ἐλυμαΐς, Hellenic form of the more ancient name, Elam) was an autonomous state of the 2nd century BC to the early 3rd century AD, frequently a vassal under Parthian control. It was located at the head of the Persian Gulf in Susiana (the present-day region of Khuzestan, Iran).[1] Most of the population probably descended from the ancient Elamites,[1] who once had control of that area.

  1. ^ a b Hansman, John F. "ELYMAIS". Encyclopædia Iranica. Retrieved 2012-12-24.