Ancient Artashat or "Artaxiasata" in Armenia

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James Blake Wiener
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The hills surrounding Khor Virap Monastery once contained the important, early Armenian capital of ancient Artashat or "Artaxiasata." This city was built by King Artaxias I (r. c. 190-159 BCE) — the founder of the Artaxiad dynasty — in c. 180 BCE.

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2018, March 15). Ancient Artashat or "Artaxiasata" in Armenia. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8354/ancient-artashat-or-artaxiasata-in-armenia/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Ancient Artashat or "Artaxiasata" in Armenia." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 15, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8354/ancient-artashat-or-artaxiasata-in-armenia/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Ancient Artashat or "Artaxiasata" in Armenia." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 15 Mar 2018. Web. 24 Dec 2024.

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