 According to Abu Hanifa Dinawari, who flourished in the 9th century, in the Parthian period, Nahavand was the seat of the Parthian prince Artabanus, who later reigned as Artabanus I of Parthia (127-124/3 BC).During the Sasanian period, the district of Nahavand was bestowed upon the House of Karen.There was also a fire temple.