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| Aghwank 𐔰𐕘𐕡𐔰𐕎𐕣 | |
|---|---|
 Location of Aghwank (Caucasian Albania) | |
| Capital | Kabalak |
| Common languages | Old Udi |
| Dominant mode of production | Slavery |
| Government | Monarchy |
Aghwank, known as Albania in Greek and Latin sources, was an ancient kingdom located in the eastern Caucasus. It is also known as Caucasian Albania to distinguish it from the Balkan country of Albania.
History[edit | edit source]
In early times, 26 tribes lived in Aghwank and each had its own leader. By the time the Romans reached Aghwank in the first century BCE, it was united under King Oroz. Aghwank sent 22,000 cavalry and 60,000 infantry to fight against Pompeius Magnus. It eventually recognized the supremacy of Rome, but Roman influence declined in the late second century CE. A member of the Arsacid dynasty that ruled Armenia and Parthia became king of the Caspian province of Aghwank.[1]
Government[edit | edit source]
The most powerful person besides the king was the supreme priest, who ruled a large area and controlled the temple's slaves.[1]
Economy[edit | edit source]
Aghwank's land was fertile for farming, and cattle-breeding was highly developed. Its government minted its own coins that were similar to those of Greece and Macedon. Aghwank imported goods from all across the Roman Empire.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Grigory Bongard-Levin, Boris Piotrovsky (1988). Ancient Civilisations of East and West. https://archive.org/details/ancientciveastwest/mode/1up.