Yerevan 2795 | Firework

Happy Birthday, Yerevan | Erebuni! City which is 29 years older than Rome! Erebuni was founded by Urartian King Argishti I (r. ca. 785--753 BC) in 782 BC. “By the greatness of the God Khaldi, Argishti, son of Menua, built this mighty stronghold and proclaimed it Erebuni for the glory of Biainili (Urartu) and to instill fear among the king’s enemies. Argishti says: The land was a desert, before the great works I accomplished upon it. By the greatness of Khaldi, Argishti, son of Menua, is a mighty king, king