Kamnaskires III
King of the Elymais from 82/81 BC to 75 BC
About Kamnaskires III
Lived 200 BC – 100 BC.
Kamnaskires III (also spelled Kammashkiri III) was the Kamnaskirid king of Elymais from 82/1 BC to 75 BC. Elymais had since 124 BC been under complete Parthian control. However, in 81/80 BC, coins of king Kamnaskires III and his wife Anzaze appears, which indicates that the kingdom had been restored. According to Babylonian sources, the incumbent Parthian monarch Orodes I launched an expedition into Elymais in 78 BC, where he defeated Kamnaskires III. Kamnaskires III was not deposed, however, and continued ruling the kingdom now as a Parthian vassal. Kamnaskires III's successor is unknown, however, it is known that Kamnaskires IV ruled Elymais from 62/1 BCE.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kamnaskires III?
King of the Elymais from 82/81 BC to 75 BC
When was Kamnaskires III born?
Kamnaskires III was born in 200 BC.
When did Kamnaskires III die?
Kamnaskires III died in 100 BC.
What nationality was Kamnaskires III?
Kamnaskires III's recorded nationality: Elymais.
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