Parthian Strategies in Border Management and Establishing Internal Security

One of the basic principles of the stability and strength of governments has been their ability to establish internal security and protect borders against the threat of foreigners. The Parthian Empire, which struggled with hostile forces on several fronts since its inception, had to consolidate its position by expanding security inside the country and guarding its borders against foreign powers. This action was necessary both for the defense of the country and the policy of expanding the territory. The Parthians developed mechanisms that might ensure the internal security and border regions of Iran by utilizing the ancient legacy and innovating. Managing nomadic tribes, tiny cities, and puppet governments, as well as ongoing performance monitoring, allowed for the protection of the frontiers and the establishment of internal security. This research discusses the strategies of the Parthian state in protecting the borders and creating internal security against external threats and internal problems. In this regard, the Parthian period’s historical sources are examined in light of the material culture recovered from this time.