Historical settlement of Yervandashat

Yervandashat, also known as Yervandashat, was the second capital of ancient Armenia after Armavir. It was founded by King Yervand IV, the last representative of the Yervanduni dynasty, around 200 BC. The city remained the capital of Armenia until the royal residence was moved to the city of Artashat in the 2nd century BC. In the early 4th century AD, King Tiridates III of Greater Armenia transferred the city to the Kamsarakan family, which became the center of the Arsharunik region. However, in 364, the city was destroyed during the invasion of Shapur II, and its population was deported to Persia. Despite this, it is known that Yervandashat continued to exist in the 7th century. The city was located on the eastern side of the confluence of the Akhuryan River with the Araks.