Erebuni

English

Alternative forms

• Erebouni

Etymology

From Urartian 𒌷𒅕𒁍𒌑𒉌 (^URUer-bu-u₂-ni /⁠Er(e)buni⁠/).

Proper noun

Erebuni

1. a fortification and city of the ancient kingdom of Urartu, located on the hill Arin Berd in modern-day Yerevan, capital of Armenia; founded in 782 BC by king Argishti I

Translations

fortification and city

• Armenian: Էրեբունի (hy) (Ērebuni)
• Russian: Эребуни́ (ru) m (Erebuní)

See also

• Urartu
• Yerevan