Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom (2020)
In the Bible, Urartu was the most ancient state on Earth. It was there where Noah’s ark stopped, and there where humanity found its salvation. The locals had a developed culture, economy, astronomy, and religious life. According to scientists’ latest discoveries, the culture of Urartu was the most advanced in the ancient world. And it had a great impact on the Persian Empire of the Achaemenids and ancient Greece. Due to a lack of research, Urartu is probably one of the most mysterious states in history. This documentary will introduce us to its unique background.
Director:
Vaga Vardanyan
Writers:
Vaga Vardanyan, Tigran Manasyan.
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Vasiliy Bochkaryov as Narrator (Armenian) |
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Dylan Waller as Narrator (English) |
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Michael Poghosian as Sarduri I |
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Sargis Ayvazyan as Self |
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Stéphanie Deschamps as Self |
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Hayk Hakobyan as Self |
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Vahagn Martirosyan as Argishti I |
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Ruben Muradyan as Arghishti II |
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Arman Navasardyan as Shalmaneser II |
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Arsen Ohanjanyan as Sargon II |
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Artashes Shahverdyan as Menua |
| Directing | Vaga Vardanyan | Director |
| Writing | Vaga Vardanyan | Screenplay |
| Production | Tigran Manasyan | Producer |
| Production | Elizabeth Pertosyan | Producer |
| Writing | Tigran Manasyan | Screenplay |