Urartian Cuneiform Inscription from Lchashen, Armenia

Illustration

James Blake Wiener
by
published on 12 October 2017
Subscribe to author
Urartian Cuneiform Inscription from Lchashen, Armenia Download Full Size Image

This is a cuneiform inscription from Lchashen, Armenia, which is located close to Lake Sevan in the Gegharkunik Province. This cuneiform dates from the time of the Urartian King Argishti I (r. 786-764 BCE). Herein, the capture of the city of "Ishtikuni" is mentioned Some researchers and archaeologists believe that Lchashen and Ishtikuni are the same settlement.

Remove Ads
Advertisement
Subscribe to this author

About the Author

James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

Cite This Work

APA Style

Wiener, J. B. (2017, October 12). Urartian Cuneiform Inscription from Lchashen, Armenia. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7401/urartian-cuneiform-inscription-from-lchashen-armen/

Chicago Style

Wiener, James Blake. "Urartian Cuneiform Inscription from Lchashen, Armenia." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 12, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7401/urartian-cuneiform-inscription-from-lchashen-armen/.

MLA Style

Wiener, James Blake. "Urartian Cuneiform Inscription from Lchashen, Armenia." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 12 Oct 2017. Web. 18 Sep 2024.

Membership