Ancient PersiaSassanid rule
The day the city of Anbar (Iraq) It was called "Piruzshapur"
Following the victory over Gordian III, the Roman emperor, Shapur I, the Sassanid Shah of Iran, on June 1, 243 AD, the city of "Anbar" located in 60 A kilometer west of Baghdad, today it was renamed the city of "Pirouz Shapur".. It broke shortly after,Philip was taken to the Roman Empire, which made peace with Shapur and gave him many privileges.
In some writings, it is stated that Shapur named "Anbar" as "Pirouz Shapur" after construction and settlement and moving more population to the center of the city.. A peace agreement was reached in this place. It is not known correctly since when this region is now a state Anbar (Iraq) It is called back to its old name.
Shapur I, who became the king of Iran in 242, inherited the war with the Romans from his father, Ardeshir.. After the victory over Gordian III and the signing of the peace treaty with Philip, Shapur I went to the North-East of Iran and it was during this trip that he became aware of Mani's ideas and supported him for a short time..
Anbar province, which was a part of Iran for 12 centuries, has become the main focus of resistance after the military occupation of Iraq by the United States.
Shapur I, who became the king of Iran in 242, inherited the war with the Romans from his father, Ardeshir.. After the victory over Gordian III and the signing of the peace treaty with Philip, Shapur I went to the North-East of Iran and it was during this trip that he became aware of Mani's ideas and supported him for a short time..
Anbar province, which was a part of Iran for 12 centuries, has become the main focus of resistance after the military occupation of Iraq by the United States.
