العلاقات السلمية الفارسية-البيزنطية

Abstract EN

As a matter of fact the hostility between the Eastern and Western Empires (92B.C-628A.D.) which lasted nearly six centuries was an old and inherited for many reasons including: economic, political and religious reasons.

In spite of this hostility, but that does not mean that there was not a period of peace where both parties lived in a state of calm and harmony, whether it was in the era of Alfarthyh-Romania, or in the era of Sasanian-Byzantine Empires.

It seems noticeable that the reason why both sides had created a state of peaceful coexistence is the desire of both of them was the insurance of each other and the prevention of establishment of this side by any combined alliance with any enemy which could threaten the interests of both of them in the east.

The second reason why Romans wanted to establish friendly relations with Farthians and in particular affinity relationship that repeated many times, that is they wanted to weaken and undermine Alfarthyh from the inside.

The third reason which prompted the kings and emperors of both sides, especially those who are weak to appeal relation was they neglected aspects of war, and confuse the internal situation.

In addition, they were busy in external problems with the another side and enemy.

However, the peaceful relations that have existed between both empires continued for other four centuries.

It is important to mention that from tracing of historical background and dig deep one can discover that that hostility between these empires indicates that Sasanian kings showed tolerance and respect for believes of foreign people.

In fact, settlement of captives and prisoners in Sasanian lands was cultural victory for Persian, especially in the construction, technical, architectural and scientific aspects as well.

The peaceful coexistence between empires did not concentrate only on the settlement of captives and prisoners in Sasanian lands, but also there was a type of cooperation and protection of the crossings from Berber tribes that threaten the borders of both empires.

Although that hostility between two sides but there was respect and friendly relations between both of them especially, in their aids against any matters that threatens the kingdom.