Armavir (ancient city)
Ancient city in Armenia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Armavir (Old Armenian: Արմաւիր; also called Armaouira in antiquity) was a large commercial city and the capital of ancient Armenia during the reign of the Orontid dynasty. It is located 1 km west of the 17th-century village of Armavir.
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Location | 1 km west of the current village of Armavir, Armavir Province, Armenia |
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Coordinates | 40°04′55″N 44°02′00″E |
History | |
Builder | King Orontes III |
Founded | 8th century BC rebuilt 331 BC |
Abandoned | 1603 |
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