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From Arsaces also derives the name of the Arsacid dynasty, which ruled the Parthian Empire and claimed descent from Artaxerxes II himself.

?????????? is the Greek rendition of the Old Persian Artaxsaça ("whose reign is through truth"). It is known in other languages as: Elamite Ir-tak-ik-sa-is-sa, Ir-da-ik-sa-is-sa; Akkadian

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