Urartian Cuneiform Inscription from Lchashen, Armenia (Illustration)

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by James Blake Wiener
published on 12 October 2017

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Urartian Cuneiform Inscription from Lchashen, Armenia — 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.

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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.

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