Ctesiphon
geographical name
Cte·si·phon
ˈte-sə-ˌfän 
ˈtē-
ancient city in central Iraq on the Tigris River opposite Seleucia; capital of Parthia
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“Ctesiphon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ctesiphon. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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