Tigranakert (Nakhchivan)

Tigranakert
LocationUnidentified, most likely along the Vanandchay river
RegionArmenian Highlands
History
BuilderTigranes the Great
Founded1st century BCE
CulturesArmenian

Tigranakert (Armenian: Տիգրանակերտ) or Tigranavan (Armenian: Տիգրանավան) was an ancient Armenian city founded by Tigranes the Great, King of Armenia in the 1st century BCE. It was one of four cities established by Tigranes the Great which carry his name. The one at Nakhchivan is said to have served as a residence for Tigranes' sister, Tigranuhi.

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