Sarduri II
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| Sarduri II | |
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| Reign | 764-735 BC |
| Predecessor | Argishti I |
| Successor | Rusa I |
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| Rusa I | |
| Father | Argishti I |
Detail from quiver ascribed to Sarduri II
Sarduri II (ruled 764-735 BCE) was a King of Urartu (modern-day Turkey and Armenia). The Urartian Kingdom was at its peak during his reign. He succeeded his father Argishti I to the throne.
Sardur II was so confident in his power that he erected a massive wall at Tushpa (Van) with the following inscription:
- "the magnificent king, the mighty king, king of the universe, king of the land of Nairi, a king having none equal to him, a shepherd to be wondered at, fearing no battle, a king who humbled those who would not submit to his authority."
He was succeeded by his son, Rusa I.
See also
References
- M. Chahin (2001) "The Kingdom of Armenia", ISBN 0-7007-1452-9, Chapter 8: ""Sarduri II (753-735 BC): The Golden Age of Vannic power
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