Parthian mounted archers proved a match for Roman legions, as in the Battle of Carrhae in which the Parthian General Surena defeated Crassus of Rome.

• 帕提亚安在马背上的弓箭手被证实可以与罗马军团相配匹。在卡雷的战役中，帕拉亚的将军苏莱纳击败了罗马的克拉苏。