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white informational plaque with text in English, Armenian, and Russian
Momentwhite informational plaque with text in English, Armenian, and Russian. The English text describes the "Russa II's Cuneiform Inscription" and its historical significance. The plaque is placed in an outdoor setting, with green foliage visible at the top. The bottom of the image shows a dark, textured surface, possibly a stone or concrete base. The text mentions Zvartnots and its role in the kingdom of Van (Urartu) during the 7th-8th centuries B.C. It also discusses an inscription discovered at the entrance of a temple, dating approximately 685-645 B.C. The inscription is attributed to Rusa, son of Argishti, who is described as an "almighty king" and ruler of the city of Tushpa. The text details a decree from Rusa regarding the punishment of anyone who would destroy his cemetery or erase his name. The inscription is noted to contain valuable information about Zvartnots and its neighboring territories during the latter half of the 7th century B.C. The Russian text is a translation of the English inscription.
