Orontid Dynasty facts for kids

The Satrapy of Armenia under the Orontid Dynasty.

The Orontid Dynasty (in Armenian: Երվանդունիների թագավորություն) was the first Armenian dynasty. The Orontids established their supremacy over Armenia around the time of the invasions by the Scythians and Medes in the 6th century BC.

Images for kids

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  An Armenian tribute bearer carrying a metal vessel with griffin handles. 5th century BC.

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  Armenian soldier of the Achaemenid army, circa 470 BC. Xerxes I tomb relief.

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  Orontes I Gold coin held at the National Library, Paris, dated to 362 BC.

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  Nemrut Dağı, Statues at East Terrace

See also

In Spanish: Dinastía Oróntida para niños