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Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom (2020): Cast

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Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom is a 2020 historical documentary directed by Vaga Vardanyan, starring Arman Navasardyan as Shalmaneser II, Michael Poghosian and Artashes Shahverdyan. It runs 50 minutes.

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Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
50 min
Director
Vaga Vardanyan
Genres
Documentary , History
Original language
Russian
Studio
Para TV
After the credits
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The story

What Is Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom About?

The premise of Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom without spoilers.

According to the Bible, Urartu was an ancient state where Noah’s ark found rest, potentially saving humanity. The region fostered a sophisticated culture with advancements in economy, astronomy, and religious practices. Recent discoveries suggest Urartu’s culture was remarkably advanced, significantly influencing the Persian Empire and ancient Greece. Despite its importance, the kingdom remains largely unknown due to limited research, making it one of history’s most mysterious civilizations. This documentary explores the fascinating background of this forgotten kingdom.

Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom Themes & Keywords

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  • reenactment
  • reference to noah
  • assyrian empire
  • cuneiform inscription
  • aqueduct
  • reference to sargon ii
  • reference to adam and eve
  • mitanni
  • mesopotamia
  • babylon
  • reference to movses khornatsi
  • reference to semiramis
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  • ottoman empire
  • year 1827
  • reference to friedrich schulz
  • wall of van
  • tushpa urartu
  • year 1839
  • reference to archibald sayce
  • murdered archeologist
  • year 1882
  • reference to arame of urartu
  • year 859 bc
  • reference to shalmanaser iii
  • arzashkun uraratu
  • warfare
  • reference to sarduri i
  • year 843 bc
  • lake van
  • year 810 b.c.
  • reference to menua
  • reference to ishpuini
  • reference to haldi
  • reference to assur
  • manna
  • fortress
  • menuakhinili urartu
  • channel of semiramis
  • year 786 bc
  • reference to argishti i
  • war on two fronts
  • bronze weapon
  • iron weapon
  • erebuni urartu
  • year 782 bc
  • year 1950
  • reference to konstantin hovhannisyan
  • yerevan armenia
  • reference to sarduri ii
  • reference to tiglath plieser iii
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Cast & crew

Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom Cast & Characters

Arman Navasardyan leads the cast as Shalmaneser II, with Michael Poghosian as Sarduri I and Artashes Shahverdyan as Menua. Directed by Vaga Vardanyan; 11 actors are credited in all.

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One more film directed by Vaga Vardanyan: Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom.

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Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom.

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Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom Also Known As

Also known as “Urartu. The Forgotten Kingdom”.

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Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom?

Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom runs 50 minutes.

When was Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom released?

Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom was released on June 10, 2020.

Who directed Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom?

Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom was directed by Vaga Vardanyan.

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Who is in the cast of Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom?

Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom stars Arman Navasardyan as Shalmaneser II, Michael Poghosian as Sarduri I and Artashes Shahverdyan as Menua, among 11 credited actors.

Does Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom have a post-credit scene?

No. Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom in?

The original language of Urartu: The Forgotten Kingdom is Russian.

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