Attambelus VIII.
Attambelus VIII was a King of the Charakene who ruled around 190 AD. He is only known for sure from the coins of his son Maga , who just describes himself as the son of a king Attambelus. However, the reading of the name is uncertain and generally reflects the poor quality of the coinage of this period. Attambelos VIII. Some bronze coins are tentatively assigned in research, which are unlabeled and show a ruler in Parthian style.
literature
- Monika Schuol : The characters. A Mesopotamian kingdom in the Hellenistic-Parthian period . Steiner, Stuttgart 2000, ISBN 3-515-07709-X , ( Oriens et Occidens 1), (also: Dissertation, University of Kiel, 1998), pp. 235-236, 362-363.
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Abinergaos II. |
King of the Charakene around 200 AD |
Maga |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Attambelus VIII. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Ruler of the Charakene |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2nd century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1st century or 2nd century |