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1. Ctesiphon

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   Under the subsequent Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE), Ctesiphon reached its apogee, becoming known as Veh-Ardashir or sometimes simply Mada'in (the 'Cities'). It served as the primary residence for the Shahanshah (King of Kings) and the administrative heart of the vast Sasanian dominion. The city's size has been estimated, though archaeological evidence suggests a dispersed urban area covering significant acreage, possibly housing hundreds of thousands of inhabitants during peak periods, although precise figures remain contentious among modern historiographers.
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