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Erebuni
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English
Alternative forms
en Erebouni
Etymology
From en xur 𒌷𒅕𒁍𒌑𒉌 URUer-bu-u2-ni Er(e)buni.
Proper noun
a fortification and city of the ancient kingdom of Urartu, located on the hill Arin Berd in modern-day Yerevan, capital of Armenia; founded in 782 BC by king Argishti I
Translations
fortification and city
Armenian: hy Էրեբունի
Russian: ru Эребуни́ m
See also
en Urartu
en Yerevan
en Ancient Near East Yerevan