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), a pivotal city in Armenian history, was founded in 166 B.C. by Artashes I (Artaxias), the founder of
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