Arshakavan

Arshakavan (Արշակավան) A historical city in the Kogovit district of the Ayrarat province of Greater Armenia, located “at the foot of Mount Masis,” lay on the ancient caravan transit route Tavriz – Daroynk – Karin (Erzurum) – Trebizon. It was situated on a trade route leading toward Persia. It was founded by King Arshak II at the beginning of 350s.