The Rise of the Kingdom of Van (Urartu)
9th–6th centuries BC. The Kingdom of Van was one of the first state formations on the territory of present-day Armenia. It reached its peak in the 8th century BC, but was later co…
9th–6th centuries BC. The Kingdom of Van was one of the first state formations on the territory of present-day Armenia. It reached its peak in the 8th century BC, but was later conquered by Assyria.