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It is possible that the name Armenia originates in Armini, Urartian for "inhabitant of Arme" or "Armean country." [31] The Arme tribe of Urartian texts may have been the Urumu, who in the 12th century BC attempted to invade Assyria from the north with their allies the Mushki and the Kaskians.
Ancient Armenia, located in the south Caucasus area of Eurasia, was settled in the Neolithic era but its first recorded state proper was the kingdom of Urartu from the 9th century BCE.
Armenians appear to originate from a mixture of diverse populations occurring from 3000 BC to 2000 BC. This period coincides with the Kura-Araxes culture, the appearance of Hittites in Anatolia, major population migrations after the domestication of the horse, and the appearance of chariots.
Armenians have been innovators since the early ages, contributing some of the most vital inventions the world has seen. Perhaps the oldest invention that Armenians can claim is wine. The oldest winery in the world was recently discovered in a cave in Armenia, and the Greek philosophers Herodotus and Strabo wrote about the Armenian delicious ...
The country is mentioned as Armina and Armaniya in the Bīsitūn inscription of Darius I (the Great; ruled 522–486 bce) and, according to the 5th-century Greek historian Herodotus, formed part of the 13th satrapy (province) of Persia, the Alarodioi forming part of the 18th.
The following list contains notable inventions and discoveries made by ethnic Armenians, including those not born or living in modern-day Armenia and those of partial Armenian ancestry.
Ancient Armenia, located in the south Caucasus area of Eurasia, was settled in the Neolithic era but its first recorded state proper was the kingdom of Urartu from the 9th century BCE.
Modern Armenia comprises only a small portion of ancient Armenia, one of the world’s oldest centres of civilization. At its height, Armenia extended from the south-central Black Sea coast to the Caspian Sea and from the Mediterranean Sea to Lake Urmia in present-day Iran.
A visit to Khor Virap Monastery with its views of the legendary Mt. Ararat and the ruins of the ancient Armenian capital of Artashat, serves as a reminder to those of us of European descent that Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity en masse and that throughout most of Armenian history it was the Armenian Apostolic Church that ...
This article sheds light on Armenian inventors who have made noteworthy contributions to humanity. They serve as examples of how creativity, curiosity, and perseverance can lead to remarkable achievements.