Yervandashat, Armenia
Yervandashat
Yervandashat was the last capital of the Kingdom of the Orontids, succeeding Armavir. It was founded by King Yervand IV the Last on the left bank of the Araxes River, at its confluence with the Akhurian River. Orontes-Yervand the Last transferred the capital from Armavir to Yervandashat in the last quarter of the 3rd century BC.
- City
- Yervandashat
- Country
- Armenia
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
Background: Wikipedia