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The Fall of the Kingdom of Commagene: Armenia's Last Hellenistic State
In this episode of The Story of Armenia, Lucas and Luna explore the little-known Kingdom of Commagene — a Hellenistic-Armenian state that flourished on the Euphrates frontier between Rome and Parthia. They discuss the kingdom's founder Mithridates I Callinicus, its most famous king Antiochus I Theos, and the spectacular tomb-sanctuary of Nemrut Dagi with its colossal statues and horoscope. The conversation covers Commagene's strategic balancing act, its eventual annexation by Rome under Emperor Vespasian in 72 CE, and the enduring legacy of its unique cultural synthesis. Lucas…
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