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Armenian Kingdom of Commagene (a short analysis)

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That the ancient kingdom of Commagene was indeed an Armenian kingdom is apparent from depictions found on numerous artifacts.  For example below are two coins of Antiochus I Theos of Commagene who was responsible for constructing the megalithic statues of ancient Armenian deities on mount Nemrut (in today’s Turkey). We can see he is wearing the Armenian Tiara with the...

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