Urartu

//ʊˈɹɑɹtu// name

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  1. 1
    An Iron Age kingdom flourishing 9th-6th century BC, located in the Armenian Highland and centred in the mountainous region around Lake Van.

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biainilibiainili

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"The Kingdom of Urartu (9th to 6th century BC) is considered a precursor to the Armenian nation."

Etymology

A modern (19th century) rendition of Akkadian 𒆳𒌵 (Urarṭu). Corresponds to Biblical Hebrew אֲרָרָט (ʾărɔrɔṭ) (see Ararat). See also Old Armenian Վան (Van) for the self-designation of Urartians.

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armenian highlandasia minoriron age

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