2nd-century monarchs in the Middle East

Jewish leader

2nd century Roman client king in Mesopotamia and of Osroene

King of the Nabataean Kingdom (ruled AD 70-106)

Ruler of the kingdom of Osrhoene from 109 to 116

King of Osroene

ruler of Mesopotamian kingdom of Hatra from c. 140 to c. 180

Wolgash or Vologash () was a king of Hatra, an ancient city in nowadays Iraq. He is known from more than 20 inscriptions found at Hatra and reigned from about AD 140 to 180. He was the son of Naṣru who reigned from about AD 128 to 140. He was one of the first rulers of Hatra calling himself (), but he bears also the title (). Both titles are also attested for his brother Sanatruq I. It is unclear whether they both reigned together and took the title king at some point in their reign, or whether Sanatruq succeeded Wolgash. His successor was either his brother or his nephew Abdsamiya.

Abdsamiya () was a king of Hatra, an ancient city and kingdom in ancient Mesopotamia. He reigned from about AD 180 to 205. Abdsamiya was the son of king Sanatruq I and the father of Sanatruq II. Abdsamiya is known from eight inscriptions found at Hatra. One of them reports the building of a porticus for the king and is dated to year 504 of the Seleucid era (AD 192/93). Another inscription appears on a statue and is dated to AD 201/202. Abdsamiya is most likely also mentioned by Herodian (3.1.3), where he is named as Barsemias, there he is reported to have supported Pescennius Niger against Sep

Naṣru () was a local governor at Hatra (an ancient town in the North of modern Iraq). He is attested by at least in 34 inscriptions found in the Hatra. Three of the inscriptions are dated (between AD 128/29 and AD 137/38). A fourth one dates most likely after he died and gives the year 176/177 BC.

Nashrihab () was a local governor at Hatra, an ancient town in modern-day Iraq. Nashrihab is known from many inscriptions of his son Naṣru and ruled from about AD 120 to 125. He was most likely the son of Elkud, who reigned before him.

Early 2nd century king of Characene

2nd century king of the Parthian state of Characene

King of Characene from c. 195 to c. 210