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Kingdom of Urartu

860 BCE – 590 BCE · Doğu Anadolu · Capital: Tuşpa (Van)

A powerful Iron Age kingdom established around Lake Van.

Period:: 860 BCE – 590 BCE
Capital:: Tuşpa (Van)
Region:: Doğu Anadolu
Type:: kingdom
Religion:: Politeizm (Haldi, Teişeba)
Language:: Urartuca
Government:: Monarşi

It was one of Assyria's principal rivals. It is renowned for its advanced water channels and fortresses.

Rulers (2)

Kral I. Menua · 810 BCE–786 BCE
Kral I. Argişti · 786 BCE–764 BCE

Related events

Peak of Urartian Kingdom under Argishti I · 786 BCE

Frequently asked questions

What was Kingdom of Urartu?: A powerful Iron Age kingdom established around Lake Van.
When did Kingdom of Urartu exist?: 860 BCE – 590 BCE
What was the capital of Kingdom of Urartu?: Tuşpa (Van)
Where was Kingdom of Urartu located?: Doğu Anadolu

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