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Gayane Hovsepyan

Site of Ancient Armenian Capital Gets Protected Status

The Armenian government today approved a proposal to establish a state-owned historical-cultural reserve in the village of Lusarat (Khor Virap) designed to protect the site of the ancient Armenian capital of Artashat (Artaxata).

Founded by King Artashes I (Artaxias I), Artashat served as the capital of the Kingdom of Armenia from 176 BC until 120 AD. 

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