Armenia and Urartu are synonymous. In the trilingual Behistun inscription of Darius the Great (c.520 BC), the Babylonian toponym “Urashtu” appears in Old Persian as “Armina,” and in Elamite as “Harminuia,”corresponding to modern “Armenia.” [1] [2] In Hebrew (as recorded in the Bible) this land was called Ararat. The toponym “Urartu” emerged as a regional […]
The art of Urartu refers to a historical and regional type of art from Urartu (Ararat), the ancient state of Western Asia which existed in the period from the ...
Akdamar Island, the former getaway of an ancient Armenian king, is an unforgettable destination that rewards those who make the effort.
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Art of Urartu Urartu was an Iron Age Armenian kingdom famed for one of the finest examples of ancient art. Urartu at its zenith had a profound cultural influence on its neighbors reaching as far as…
Armenia is becoming an increasingly popular tourist attraction, with the small but charming nation boasting a rich history. Armenia, which was the first country to declare Christianity as its national ... Read more
The art of Urartu refers to a historical and regional type of art from Urartu (Ararat), the ancient state of Western Asia which existed in the period from the ...
I collected an interesting selection of Armenian national and royal emblems throughout Armenian history. This is not a complete list but I thought interesting enough to be shared. The Eagle and the Lion are the two most common themes on Armenian coats of arms from antiquity to the present. 230 BC. Coin of King Arsames […]
Let's discover Armenia together from Khor Virap to Noravank - a must places for you to gain a better perspective on the country and more developed knowledge of thousands of years of Armenian history.
The remains of the last Armenian king was relocated to the Basilica of St. Denis, alongside other members of French monarchy, where it rests to this day.
Art of Urartu Urartu was an Iron Age Armenian kingdom famed for one of the finest examples of ancient art. Urartu at its zenith had a profound cultural influence on its neighbors reaching as far as Asia and Europe. Supported by discoveries of Urartian artifacts inside Etruscan burials, it has been hypothesized that much of Etruscan […]
While most ancient fortresses in Turkey only require a few hours to visit, think of Van Castle as a full day outing.
The perfect Armenia itinerary for 5 or 7 days including things to do, sites to see, places to eat, and where to stay.
Erebuni was an Urartian fortress and city, located between the Nor Aresh District and the Vardahsen District on the outskirts of present-day Yerevan, Armenia, and situated on top of Arin Berd hill...
The religion of the Urartu civilization, which flourished principally in ancient Armenia from the 9th to 6th century BCE, was a unique mix of indigenous, Hurrian and Mesopotamian gods and symbolism...
While most ancient fortresses in Turkey only require a few hours to visit, think of Van Castle as a full day outing.
Urartu, also known as the Kingdom of Urartu or the Kingdom of Van, was a civilization which developed in the Bronze and Iron Age of ancient Armenia, eastern Turkey, and northwestern Iran from the 9th...
The art of Urartu refers to a historical and regional type of art from Urartu (Ararat), the ancient state of Western Asia which existed in the period from the ...
While most ancient fortresses in Turkey only require a few hours to visit, think of Van Castle as a full day outing.
The art of Urartu refers to a historical and regional type of art from Urartu (Ararat), the ancient state of Western Asia which existed in the period from the ...
Akdamar Island, the former getaway of an ancient Armenian king, is an unforgettable destination that rewards those who make the effort.
While most ancient fortresses in Turkey only require a few hours to visit, think of Van Castle as a full day outing.
Mithra was the god of light, purity, goodness, and truth and occupied an important place in the faith of the ancient Aryans. The Spread of Mithra There are various opinions on the spread of the Mithra (or Mithras, Mitra) cult, but the most reliable one is the first written protocol about the Mithraic cult from 14th century BC.
Art of Urartu Urartu was an Iron Age Armenian kingdom famed for one of the finest examples of ancient art. Urartu at its zenith had a profound cultural influence on its neighbors reaching as far as Asia and Europe. Supported by discoveries of Urartian artifacts inside Etruscan burials, it has been hypothesized that much of Etruscan […]
The art of Urartu refers to a historical and regional type of art from Urartu (Ararat), the ancient state of Western Asia which existed in the period from the ...
While most ancient fortresses in Turkey only require a few hours to visit, think of Van Castle as a full day outing.
Isabella d’Armenia – Zabel (1216/7 – 1252) Isabella d’Armenia, o Zabel (1216/7 – 1252) fu una Regina della Piccola Armenia, dal 1219 fino alla morte. Figlia del Re Leo…
While most ancient fortresses in Turkey only require a few hours to visit, think of Van Castle as a full day outing.
While most ancient fortresses in Turkey only require a few hours to visit, think of Van Castle as a full day outing.
While most ancient fortresses in Turkey only require a few hours to visit, think of Van Castle as a full day outing.
Detail of a bronze throne of Urartian kings Urartian Fresco Tree of life in Urartian Fresco The art of Urartu refers to a historical and regional type of art from Urartu (Ararat), the ancient state…
