Sarduri I.

Sarduri I. ( Sarduris I., mdSar5 -du -ri mdSar5 ( RI) Duri (BAD) ) was a king Urartus in northeastern Asia Minor. He reigned about 834-828 BC Sarduri was the son Lutipris, the second king of Urartu. Sarduri moved the capital of the empire after Tuspa, Van today.

He leads the title:

  • Great King
  • Mighty King
  • King of the empire
  • King of Nairi
  • Same without the king
  • Wonderful shepherd
  • Fearless in battle
  • King, who subdues the rebellious
  • King of Kings
  • Receives the, the tribute of all the kings

He was succeeded by his son Išpuini to the throne.

Inscriptions

  • Hazine Piri Kapisi
  • Sardursburg, ( Van kalesi ), Van
  • Silbersitula
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