The Decline of the Seljuk Empire and the Rise of Artsakh’s Princely Dynasties
The late eleventh century marked the beginning of the decline of the centralized Seljuk Empire. Under the reign of Melik Shah, son […]
The Armenian Cavalry: Elite Warriors at the Crossroads of Empires
Throughout history, Armenia has stood as a strategic crossroads between two formidable powers—the Roman and Sassanid Empires. Positioned at this intersection, Armenia […]
The Cilician Fleet: A Powerful Maritime Force in Medieval Armenia
The Cilician fleet was a formidable naval force that played a crucial role in the defense and economic prosperity of the Cilician […]
Artsakh and Karabakh: Chronicles of Heritage, Sovereignty, and Resilience Across Millennia
Throughout its millennia-long history, Karabakh has been known by different names. In Urartian cuneiform inscriptions, it is referred to as Urtekh-Urtekhini, which […]
Prominent Armenian Commanders of Byzantium: Shaping History through Leadership and Valor
The Byzantine Empire was renowned for its military prowess and strategic acumen, which were bolstered by the contributions of Armenian commanders who […]
Armenia on Ancient Maps
Maps, along with accompanying studies and descriptions, are invaluable historical evidence. They facilitate the understanding of the political evolution of both the […]
Armenia in World Cartography Through the Ages
Maps, along with their accompanying studies and descriptions, serve as crucial historical evidence. They aid in understanding the political development of both […]
Garni Temple in Ancient Written Sources
In written sources, only fragmented information has been preserved about Garni—more precisely, mere mentions of it. Legendary tales associated with Garni were […]
The Resilient Kingdom of Van: A Chronicle of Survival Amidst Adversity
The ancient Armenian Kingdom of Van, also referred to as Urartu or the Ararat Kingdom, was a beacon of resilience and innovation […]
Armenian Legions: Guardians of the Roman Empire’s Eastern Frontier
The Armenian legions—Legio Prima Armeniaca (First Armenian Legion) and Legio Secunda Armeniaca (Second Armenian Legion)—stand as a testament to Armenia’s strategic importance […]