Orodes II (Elymais)
Orodes II (Aramaic: URUD) was a ruler of the Elymais , best known for his coins. His coins bear Aramaic legends and call him a king and son of a Orodes, probably from Orodes I . The ruler is usually represented frontally on his coins. They are not dated, but for stylistic reasons they are classified in the second century AD.
literature
- Daniel T. Potts: The Archeology of Elam. Formation and Transformation of an Ancient Iranian State. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge et al. 1999, ISBN 0-521-56358-5 , p. 399.
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SURNAME | Orodes II |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | URUD |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Ruler of the Elymais |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century or 2nd century |
DATE OF DEATH | 2nd century |