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Urartu Razliq Cuneiform Inscription

Urartu Razliq Cuneiform Inscription: Demystifying History in the Heart of the MountainUrartu Razliq cuneiform inscription, an ancient writing on the heights of Sablan mountains, opens a window to the history and culture of Urartu, a powerful civilization in the northwest of Iran. This inscription, written in Urartian cuneiform, provides historians and archaeologists with valuable information about the history, kings and campaigns of this ancient civilization.A look at the inscription:This inscription is located in Razliq village in Sarab city of East Azarbaijan province.The inscription is carved on a large rock at a height of about 500 meters above the ground.The text of the inscription consists of 16 lines, which describe the campaigns of Argishti II, the king of Urartu, to the surrounding lands.In this text, the names of the lands and kings defeated by Argishti II are mentioned.Also, the inscription mentions the construction of a fort in the area by the Urartos.Historical significance:The Razligh inscription is one of the most important sources of understanding the history and culture of the Urartos.This inscription provides valuable information about the campaigns, territory, and relations of the Urartos with other civilizations.Razliq inscription also shows the power and greatness of Urartu civilization in that period.

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