Tigranocerta

The ancient city sits alongside the River Tigris with remaining stone walls reaching heights of up to 25 meters and extending across multiple settlement layers.

Tigranes the Great established Tigranocerta as the capital of Armenia in 83 BCE, constructing fortifications and relocating inhabitants from twelve cities to populate it.

The city merged Persian, Greek, and Armenian architectural elements, featuring a Greek theater, Persian palace, hunting parks, and gardens reflecting diverse cultural influences.

Archaeological excavations focus on sections of the ancient walls, as agricultural development covers most of the internal structure of the former settlement.

Romans discovered 8,000 talents of gold when capturing the city in 69 BCE, demonstrating the extraordinary wealth accumulated through trade with Mesopotamia and Phoenicia.

Location: Aghdznik

Location: Diyarbakır Province

Inception: 78 BCE

GPS coordinates: 38.14222,41.00139

Latest update: May 22, 2025 17:24