Ani (often called the “City of 1001 Churches”) was one of the most beloved and renowned capitals in Armenian history. The city was situated on
History of Kars – Medieval Capital of Armenia The city of Kars is located about 50km to the north-west of the ruins of Ani. As
Bagaran – Capital of Armenia Bagaran (Amur, Dicavan), literally meaning “God’s Place”, was founded at the end of the 3rd century BC by the last
Tigranakert (Tigranocerta) – Capital of Armenian Empire Tigranakert was founded by Tigran II (Mec) during 70s B.C. as the new capital of the Armenian Empire
Artashat – Capital of Armenia Artashat (Artaxiasata) was founded by Artashes I (Artaxias) in166 B.C. It was built on 9 hills where Yerasqh and Metsamor
Yervandashat founded in III century B.C. by King Orontes (Eruand) IV. The last Armenian king of the Orontid dynasty replaced Armenian capital from Armavir to
Armavir (Argishtikhinili) – Capital of Armenia Armavir was inhabited from the 5th-6th millennium BC onwards. Ancient Armavir was located not far from modern villages of
Tushpa-Van – Capital of Armenia (Urartu) Van was established in first half of IX century B.C. In ancient period it was known as “Tushpa”. Armenians
Dvin – Medieval Capital of Armenia Territory of Dvin was one of the most ancient settlements of the Armenian Highland as far back as the