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King of Urartu From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rusa II was king of Urartu between around 680 BC and 639 BC. It was during his reign that the massive fortress complex, Karmir-Blur, was constructed.[1]
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Rusa II | |
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King of Urartu | |
Reign | 680–639 BC |
Predecessor | Argishti II |
Successor | Sarduri III |
Father | Argishti II |
Mother | Hasis |
Rusa II was known to Esarhaddon, king of Assyria, as Yaya or Iaya.
A cuneiform inscription has been found commemorating the king building a canal to channel water to the city of Quarlini from the Ildaruni (Hrazdan River).
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