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The Iron Gate: Shirak's Hidden Kingdom
While Cilicia and Zeytun get the spotlight, the ancient province of Shirak held a different kind of sovereignty. In this episode, we explore how the Armenian kingdom of Shirak navigated the dangerous borderlands between the Byzantine Empire and the Caliphate in the ninth century. We look at the strategic genius of Ashot Bagratuni, who established his capital at Bagaran and used the region’s rugged terrain to maintain independence while others fell to foreign rule. The narrative traces the rise of the Bagratid dynasty through the lens of Shirak’s unique military structure, where mountain clans…
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