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Arshakavan

Kogovit, Kingdom of Armenia · built 350

Arshakavan (Արշակավան) A historical city in the Kogovit district of the Ayrarat province of Greater Armenia, located “at the foot of Mount Masis,” lay on the ancient caravan transit route Tavriz – Daroynk – Karin (Erzurum) – Trebizon (now within the territory of Turkey). It was situated on a trade route leading toward Persia. It was founded by King Arshak II at the beginning of 350s.

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