Artaxata, Artashat

Name: Artaxata
Address: Artashat, Armenia

#1 among attractions in Artashat

City, Top attraction, Archaeological site

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Artashat; Hellenized as Artaxata and Artaxiasata, was a large commercial city and the capital of ancient Armenia during the reign of king Artaxias I; the founder of the Artaxiad Dynasty of the ancient Kingdom of Armenia. The name of the city is derived from Iranian languages and means the "joy of Arta". Founded by King Artaxias I in 176 BC, Artaxata served as the capital of the Kingdom of Armenia from 185 BC until 120 AD, and was known as the "Vostan Hayots". ()

Local name: Արտաշատ Built: 176 B.C.E.Abandoned: VII centuryCoordinates: 39°53'11"N, 44°34'45"E

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Artaxata – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Khor Virap, Artashat City Stadium, Khor Virap State Sanctuary.

0.6 miS
Ruins, Monastery
Khor Virap, Lusarat
15 min walk • Nestled in the shadow of Mount Ararat, Khor Virap stands as a significant landmark in the spiritual and historical landscape of Armenia. This ancient monastery, located near the town of Lusarat, is one of the country's most sacred sites and a pivotal destination for...
5.1 miN
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Artashat City Stadium, Artashat
131 min walk • Artashat City Stadium is a multipurpose stadium in Artashat, Armenia, mostly used for football matches as well as for domestic events of Athletics.
0.4 miW
National park
Khor Virap State Sanctuary
12 min walk • The Khor Virap State Sanctuary is a wetland and protected area that was established within the administrative borders of Pokr Vedi village of the Ararat Province of Armenia, on the left bank of the Khor Virap Church of the Arax River and on 50.28 hectares of moist land of the right-hand side of Artashat, formerly the capital of Armenia.

Artaxata, Artashat

Facts and practical information

Artaxata – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Khor Virap, Lusarat

Artashat City Stadium, Artashat

Khor Virap State Sanctuary