By the age of 55, Marcus Licinius Crassus had reached the heights of power, fame and wealth. He became a member of the triumvirate along with Julius Caesar and Gnaeus Pompey - that is, the de facto ruler of the Roman Republic. His fortune was comparable to the treasury of the Eternal City. But Crassus wanted more. Having become consul of Syria, he immediately launched preparations for war with Parthia, which at that time had a treaty of friendship with Rome. Having treacherously invaded Mesopotamia, Crassus captured and plundered several cities, including the famous temple of Anahita, the mother goddess, setting up his headquarters in it. And retribution was not long in coming!..