Sarduri I
Sarduri I (Armenian: Սարդուրի Ա, ruled: 834 BC – 828 BC), also known as Sarduris, Sedur, and Asiduri, was a king of Urartu in Armenian Highlands. He was the son of Lutipri, the second monarch of Urartu. He was known as Ishtarduri to the Assyrians.
| Sarduri I | |
|---|---|
| King of Urartu | |
| Reign | c. 834–828 BC |
| Predecessor | Lutipri |
| Successor | Ishpuini |
| Issue | Ishpuini |
| Father | Lutipri |
Sarduri I is most known for moving the capital of the Urartu kingdom to Tushpa (Van). This proved to be significant as Tushpa became the focal point of politics in the Near East. He was succeeded by his son, Ishpuini of Urartu, who then expanded the kingdom.[1]
The title Sarduri used was 'King of the Four Quarters'.[2]
The name Sarduri has been connected to the Armenian name Zardur ("star-given") or perhaps derived from the name of the goddess Ishtar.
See also
References
- Boris Piotrovsky, The Ancient Civilization of Urartu (London: 1969)
- John Noonan, Van! at saudiaramcoworld.com
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