Rome, thus, Ariobarzan II, who came to power in Atropatene in 20 BC, lived in Rome for about ten years. The dynasty Atropates founded would rule the kingdom for several centuries, first independently, then as vassals of the Arsacids (who called it 'Aturpatakan'). It was later supplanted by a line of the Arsacids.

During the late Parthian era, after Pharasmanes II of Iberia devastated Media Atropatene and forced Parthia to pay tribute in 134-135 AD, empire was significantly