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Kingdom of Armenia
Also known as Greater Armenia
The ancient Kingdom of Armenia was ruled by the Artaxiad and then the Arsacid dynasties between the Roman and Iranian empires. Under Tigranes the Great it briefly became a large empire. Armenia is traditionally regarded as the first state to adopt Christianity, around 301 CE.
Key facts
| Dates | 189 BCE – 428 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Anatolia & Caucasus |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Armavir, Yervandashat, Artashat, Tigranocerta, Vagharshapat |
| Religion(s) | Armenian paganism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity (from c. 301) |
| Peak extent | ≈ 0.9 million km² (c. 70 BCE) – source |
Before & after
Preceded by
Urartu Achaemenid Persian Empire
Followed by
In the Islamic timeline
- Christianity (al-Nasara) — Traditionally the first kingdom to adopt Christianity as its state religion (c. 301 CE).
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.