
Melartua
Araratian Dynasty — c. 714–713 BC
Kingdom of Urartu
Father: Rusa I.
Father: Rusa I. Briefly served as king; executed by Urartian nobles. His existence is unconfirmed by primary sources. He appears only in later, unreliable king lists. The claim he was "executed by Urartian nobles" is not substantiated.
Military Record
Campaigns: 0 recorded in primary sources.. Armenia's territory: Diminished territory ~300,000 km².
Royal Record
Family & Notes
Father: Rusa I. Briefly served as king; executed by Urartian nobles. His existence is unconfirmed by primary sources. He appears only in later, unreliable king lists. The claim he was "executed by Urartian nobles" is not substantiated.
Wars & Battles
0 recorded in primary sources.
Territory Size
Diminished territory ~300,000 km²
“The legacy of Melartua endures through the centuries — a testament to the enduring spirit of the Armenian people and their unbroken pursuit of sovereignty, culture, and faith.”
Continue the Journey

