Artaxias I
Founder of the Artaxiad dynasty of Armenia (r. 189 BC-160 BC) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the king of Iberia, see Artaxias I of Iberia.
Artaxias I (from Ancient Greek: Άρταξίας) was the founder of the Artaxiad dynasty of Armenia, ruling from 189 BC to 160 BC. Artaxias was a member of a branch of the Orontid dynasty, the earlier ruling dynasty of Armenia. He expanded his kingdom on all sides, consolidating the territory of Greater Armenia. He enacted a number of administrative reforms to order his expanded realm. He also founded a new capital in the central valley of the Araxes River called Artaxata (Artashat), which quickly grew into a major urban and commercial center. He was succeeded by his son Artavasdes I.
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Artaxias I | |
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King of Armenia | |
Reign | 189 – 160 BC |
Predecessor | Orontes IV |
Successor | Artavasdes I |
Died | 160 BC Bakurakert, Marand, Kingdom of Armenia |
Issue | Artavasdes I of Armenia Tigranes I Vruyr Mazhan Zariadres |
Dynasty | Artaxiad dynasty |
Father | Zariadres |
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