What the records say
- When
- 66 BCE
- Kind
- Siege
- Coordinates
- 39.89° N, 44.58° E
- Description
- 66 BCE siege
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Siege of Artaxata
The siege of Artaxata occurred in 66 BC near present-day Artashat, situated along the Araxes River close to modern Yerevan. This military engagement saw forces led by Tigranes the Younger and Phraates III of Parthia attempt to overthrow the ruling Artaxiad dynasty under Tigranes the Great.
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