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Caspian Gates

mountain pass, Iran
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  • Achaemenid Empire
    ancient Iran
    / Phraates I

    
a defense of the “Caspian Gates,” an important strategic point of penetration in Phraates’ possessions. Overturning tribal tradition, which reserved the succession to the throne to the eldest son, he wisely designated as a successor—even though he had several sons—his brother Mithradates.

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a defense of the “Caspian Gates,” an important strategic point of penetration in Phraates’ possessions. Overturning tribal tradition, which reserved the succession to the throne to the eldest son, he wisely designated as a successor—even though he had several sons—his brother Mithradates.

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