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Object name:
Artaxata

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Armenia

Added by:
Austin Doney

Object description

Artashat ; Hellenized as Artaxata and Artaxiasata , was a large commercial city and the capital of ancient Armenia during the reign of king Artaxias I; the founder of the Artaxiad Dynasty of the ancient Kingdom of Armenia. The name of the city is derived from Iranian languages and means the "joy of Arta". Founded by King Artaxias I in 176 BC, Artaxata served as the capital of the Kingdom of Armenia from 185 BC until 120 AD, and was known as the "Vostan Hayots" .

Artaxata
Artaxata
Artaxata

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