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Adiabene
Adiabene was a kingdom in northern Mesopotamia with its capital at Arbela (Erbil), usually a vassal of the Parthians. Its queen Helena and king Izates converted to Judaism in the 1st century CE. It became a Sasanian province in the 4th century.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 164 BCE – c. 379 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Mesopotamia & Levant |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Arbela |
| Religion(s) | Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity |
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