YEREVAN, THE ARAXIS AND ZANGA BASIN ,Russian Armenia ,Asiatic Russia,Antique Map

1890s HISTORICAL MAP CHART SHOWING TERRAIN, TOPOGRAPHY, ENVIRONS FROM THE MAP OF THE RUSSIAN STAFF

Yerevan (Armenian:sometimes written as Erevan; former names include Erivan and Erebuni) is one of the provinces in Armenia and the largest city and capital of Armenia. It is situated on the Hrazdan River, at 40°10?N 44°31?E. Yerevan is over 2,780 years old, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. Archaeological evidence indicates that an Urartian military fortress called Erebuni was founded in 782 BC by the orders of King Argistis I at the site of current-day Yerevan, to serve as a fort/citadel guarding against barbarian attacks from the north Caucasus, thus making it one of the oldest cities in the world. Since then the site has been strategically important as a crossroads for the caravan routes passing between Europe and India. It has been called Yerevan since at least the 7th century A.D., when it was the capital of Armenia under Persian rule. Due to its strategic significance, Yerevan was constantly fought over and passed back and forth between the dominion of Persia and the Ottomans for centuries. In 1827 it was taken by Russia and formally ceded by the Persians in 1828

1890s Wood Engraving, Antique Map

Approximate Overall Size: 7 X 10 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate INTEXT MAP - Excellent Condition. Beautiful with excellent detail. There is Text on Front and Back Side.