Ancient City of Argishtikhinili. The Urartian city of Argishtikhinili was founded in Transcaucasia during the reign of King Argishti I and named after him. It flourished from the 8th to the 6th century BC. The ruins of its central fortress lie about 15 kilometres southwest of Armavir, between the modern villages of Nor Armavir and Armavir. The city originally stood on the left bank of the middle Arax River. Over time the channel shifted south and now flows several kilometres away.

Ancient City of Argishtikhinili. The Urartian city of Argishtikhinili was founded in Transcaucasia during the reign of King Argishti I and named after him. It flourished from the 8th to the 6th century BC. The ruins of its central fortress lie about 15 kilometres...

Ancient City of Argishtikhinili

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The Urartian city of Argishtikhinili was founded in Transcaucasia during the reign of King Argishti I and named after him. It flourished from the 8th to the 6th century BC. The ruins of its central fortress lie about 15 kilometres southwest of Armavir, between the modern villages of Nor Armavir and Armavir. The city originally stood on the left bank of the middle Arax River. Over time the channel shifted south and now flows several kilometres away.

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