Ancient City of Armavir

Ancient City of Armavir
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Also known as: Armavir, Armavir (ancient city), Armavir (Antik Şehir), Armavir (antik stad), Armavir (antikva urbo), Armavir (cidade antiga), Armavir (cité antique), Armavir (città antica), Armavir (ciudá antigua), Armavir (ciudad antigua), Armavir (ciutat antiga), Armavir (qədim şəhər)

Ancient Armavir was a major urban center founded, according to Armenian tradition, by King Aramais around 1980 BC [1]. The ruins lie 1 km west of modern Armavir village, with archaeological evidence showing habitation since the 6th millennium BC [1]. Excavations have yielded obsidian instruments, bronze objects, and pottery [1]. The city served as a commercial hub and capital of ancient Armenia during the Orontid dynasty [1].

TypeCity
Period1500 - 500 BC
CountryArmenia
Coordinates40.0819° N, 44.0333° E

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