Place:Artaxata, Ararat, Armenia

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NameArtaxata
Alt namesArtashatsource: Wikipedia
TypeCity
Coordinates39.95389°N 44.55056°E
Located inArarat, Armenia
source: GeoNames Geographical Database



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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" (see also; -shat).[1] 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" ("court/seal of the Armenians").[1]

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