Arsacid Dynasty of Armenia facts for kids
The Arsacid Dynasty or (sometimes called the Arshakuni Dynasty) ruled the Kingdom of Armenia from 54 to 428. They started as a branch of the Parthian Arsacids but became a distinctly Armenian dynasty later on. Armenia was between the Parthian and Roman Empires and both were trying to control it. Arsacid Kings reigned intermittently throughout the chaotic years after the fall of the Artaxiad Dynasty until 62 when Tiridates I of Armenia secured Arsacid rule in Armenia.
An independent line of Kings was established by Vologases II of Armenia (Valarses/Vagharshak) in 180. Two of the most notable events under Arsacid rule in Armenian history were the conversion of Armenia to Christianity by St. Gregory the Illuminator in 301 and the creation of the Armenian alphabet by Mesrop Mashtots in 405.
- History of Education in Armenia - by Kevork A. Sarafian, G A Sarafean
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Images for kids
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Greater Armenia as part of the Roman Empire (in red), Lesser Armenia (in blue); 117 AD
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Arshakid Mausoleum: 4th century
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Coin issued to celebrate the victory of Lucius Verus Armeniacus against Vologases IV in the war for Armenia.
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Anachronistic painting of the baptism of king Tiridates III (Trdat III) by St. Gregory the Enlightener.
See also
In Spanish: Dinastía arsácida de Armenia para niños
