The Use of Greek in Pre-Sasanian Iran

Greek inscriptions from Iran, spanning Achaemenid to early Sasanian periods, reveal the linguistic and cultural integration of regions like Media into the Seleucid and Arsacid Empires. These texts, predominantly found at Susa and Bisotun, highlight Greek's role in administrative and institutional contexts during this transitional era. The study also underscores the significance of Greek colonies such as Seleuceia-on-the-Eulaeus and Antioch-in-Persis, providing insights into their historical and geopolitical importance.

Rougemont, G. (2013). The Use of Greek in Pre-Sasanian Iran. In (Editor), Oxford Handbooks Online. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199733309.013.0023