Argisztihinili, Urartian archaeological site in Armavir Province, Armenia.
The ancient city ruins extend over a rectangular area of 5 by 2 kilometers, featuring stone fortifications along its eastern and western boundaries.
Founded in 776 BC by King Argishti I, the settlement served as a strategic outpost to control the fertile Ararat plain until its destruction around 600 BC.
Archaeological excavations revealed granaries, temples, and palaces that demonstrate the advanced architectural and agricultural capabilities of the Urartian civilization.
The archaeological site lies 15 kilometers southwest of Armavir city, between the villages of Nor-Armavir and Armavir in the Armavir Province.
The city's irrigation system, constructed by Argishti I, supported extensive agriculture and made this settlement one of the largest Urartian centers in Armenia.
GPS coordinates: 40.08280,44.03331
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:55
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