The Urartu was an Iron Age kingdom centered around the Armenian highlands between Lake Van, Lake Urmia, and Lake Sevan. The territory of the ancient kingdom of Urartu extended over the modern frontiers of See more

Urartu comprised an area of approximately 200,000 square miles (520,000 km ), extending from the Euphrates in the West to See more

The economic structure of Urartu was similar to other states of the ancient world, especially Assyria. The state was heavily dependent on agriculture, which required centralized irrigation. These works were managed by kings, but implemented by free inhabitants and … See more

Various names were given to the geographic region and the polity that emerged in the region.
• Urartu/Ararat: The name Urartu (Armenian: … See more

Origins
Assyrian inscriptions of Shalmaneser I (c. 1274 BC) first mention Uruatri as one of the states of Nairi, a loose confederation of small kingdoms … See more

Urartian inscriptions were found in Kepenek Castle, located on a hill near the center of Muş, and in the Alazlı. Inspired by the writings of the … See more

There is a number of remains of sturdy stone architecture, as well as some mud brick, especially when it has been burnt, which helps survival. Stone remains are mainly fortresses and walls, with temples and mausolea, and many rock-cut tombs. The style, which … See more