Tigranakert of Artsakh

Tigranakert of Artsakh
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Tigranakert of Artsakh is a ruined Armenian city dating to the Hellenistic period, located in the Aghdam District of present-day Azerbaijan[1]. It was founded during the reign of Tigranes the Great[1]. The city bears the king's name, with "Artsakh" referring to the historical province of Artsakh within the ancient Kingdom of Armenia[1]. It represents one of several Tigranakert cities established across the Armenian plateau during this period[1].

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period500 BC - 1 AD
CountryAzerbaijan
Coordinates40.0655° N, 46.9058° E

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