Antiochos' Anabasis (282 BC)

Antiochos' Anabasis was a tour of the Seleukid Empire organised by Antiochos I shortly after his ascension to the throne.

Lead up to the Anabasis
Antiochos realised that the Seleukid Dynasty had no history of dynastic succession and the realm was held together by Seleukos I Nikator's will. In an effort to extend his authority across the realm, Antiochos felt he needed to personally visit the outlying regions.

Effects
The effectiveness of Antiochos' strategy is reflected by the fact that during the Syrian Rebellion of 279 BC most of the eastern half of the empire remained loyal, while rebellion was wide spread in the regions he did not visit.

Itinerary
Antiochos set of from Seleukeia Megale late 283 BC and visisted the following towns, cities and regions:
 * Ekvatana, Media Magna
 * Qom, Media Choromithrene
 * Kavir, Paraetacene
 * Dageh, Traxiane
 * Alexandreia Areia, Aria
 * Alexandreia Karmania, Carmania
 * Persepolis
 * Susa