Kingdom of Cappadocia Cappadocia

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after ending persian empire, alexander great tried rule area through 1 of military commanders. ariarathes, persian aristocrat, somehow became king of cappadocians. ariarathes (332–322 bc), successful ruler, , extended borders of cappadocian kingdom far black sea. kingdom of cappadocia lived in peace until death of alexander. previous empire divided many parts, , cappadocia fell eumenes. claims made in 322 bc regent perdiccas, crucified ariarathes; in dissensions brought eumenes s death, ariarathes ii, adopted son of ariarathes i, recovered inheritance , left line of successors, bore name of founder of dynasty.


persian colonists in cappadocian kingdom, cut off co-religionists in iran proper, continued practice zoroastrianism. strabo, observing them in first century b.c., records (xv.3.15) these fire kindlers possessed many holy places of persian gods , fire temples. strabo furthermore relates, noteworthy enclosures; , in midst there altar, on there large quantity of ashes , magi keep fire ever burning.


under ariarathes iv, cappadocia came relations rome, first foe espousing cause of antiochus great, ally against perseus of macedon. kings henceforward threw in lot republic against seleucids, whom had been time time tributary. ariarathes v marched roman proconsul publius licinius crassus dives mucianus against aristonicus, claimant throne of pergamon, , forces annihilated (130 bc). imbroglio followed death led interference rising power of pontus , intrigues , wars ended in failure of dynasty.








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