What is "parthia"

Parthia (, Parθava, , Parθaw, , Pahlaw) is a historical region located in north-eastern Iran. It was the political and cultural base of the Arsacid dynasty, rulers of the Parthian Empire (247 BC – 224 AD).

The name "Parthia" is a continuation from Latin , from Old Persian , which was the Parthian language self-designator signifying "of the Parthians" who were an Iranian people. In context to its Hellenistic period, Parthia also appears as Parthyaea.

Parthia (1956–1982) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. In a career that lasted from October 1958 to July 1960 he ran twelve times, winning six races, four of which are now Group races. His most notable success came in the 1959 Epsom Derby. He went on to have a successful stud career in Great Britain and Japan.

Parthia can refer to:

• Parthia, historical region of Eastern Iran
• Parthian empire, empire ruled by Parthians
• Parthia (horse), thoroughbred racehorse
• Alternate form of partita, musical form
• SS Parthia, disambiguation of two ships