EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 4 MIN

Vaspurakan: The Forgotten Kingdom of Armenian Kings

from The Story of Armenia: Survival Through Empires and Genocide — Fexingo History · host Fexingo

In this episode of The Story of Armenia, Lucas and Luna explore the Kingdom of Vaspurakan, a powerful Armenian state that flourished in the 9th and 10th centuries around Lake Van. They discuss its ruling Artsruni dynasty, the construction of the magnificent Holy Cross Cathedral on Akdamar Island, and the kingdom's eventual absorption into the Byzantine Empire. The episode highlights King Gagik I Artsruni, the cathedral's architect Trdat, and the unique blend of Armenian, Persian, and Byzantine influences that defined Vaspurakan's culture. #Vaspurakan #Artsruni #GagikIArtsruni #Akdamar #HolyCrossCathedral #Trdat #LakeVan #ByzantineEmpire #ArmenianKingdom #MedievalArmenia #ArmenianArchitecture #Bagratuni #9thCentury #10thCentury #Caucasus #History #FexingoHistory #ArmenianHistory #MountArarat #Urartu Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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