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Artashat
Արտաշատ |
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Modern Artashat
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| Country |  Armenia |
| Marz | Ararat |
| Founded | 176 B.C. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2,000 m (7,000 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 25,300 |
| • Density | 2,530/km2 (6,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (GMT+4) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+5 (GMT+5) |
| Website | Artashat official website: http://artashat.am/CMIS/Pages/Home/Default.aspx |
| Sources: Population | |
Artashat is a city in Armenia. It is on Araks River. Artashat is the capital of Ararat Province. The name is from Iranian languages and means the "joy of Arta". It was founded by King Artashes I in 176 B.C. Artashat was the capital of the Kingdom of Armenia from 185 BC until 120 AD.
There are 25,300 people.
Images for kids
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Public baths
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Model of the Acropolis of Artaxata
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An attempt to restore the temple of Tir Apollo to Artaxata, located in the lower town, near the Aras river
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