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In the shadow of the great empires, there was an inconspicuous but powerful kingdom, Urartu, which over the centuries became a symbol of unparalleled power and innovation.

Based in B.C. In the 9th century, Urartu was not only a kingdom, but also a center of impregnable fortresses and culture.

It brilliantly displayed the precious creative spirit of its people 

In Tushpa, near the modern city of Van, the Urartians built fortresses that used modern solutions of stone architecture, a truly advanced and unprecedented phenomenon for that era.

At enmity with a powerful neighbor like Assyria, the Urartians struggled  against the forces of empires for centuries, fiercely maintaining their independence and identity.

However, over time, the glory of the kingdom was forgotten, the ruins were buried in the ground, and the memory of the Urartians ceased to exist in historical sources.

Only thanks to the archaeological discoveries of the 19th century, the secrets of Urartu were revealed again, opening the mysterious pages of this ancient kingdom.

And genetic research conducted in recent years proves that modern Armenians are the closest descendants of the Urartians.

According to the Harvard DNA database and G25 analysis, Armenians have the closest genetic relationship to the Urartians.

Today, when research sheds new light on the past of Urartu, the idea that this powerful kingdom is closely connected with the Armenian people is strengthened with new strength.

Together, archaeological discoveries and genetic analyzes are reviving the glorious history of Urartu, making it an integral part of the identity of modern Armenians. The heritage of Urartu is evidence  not only to the ancient roots of the Armenian people, but also confirms their unique cultural and civilizational contribution to the history of the world.