Armenia

The Kingdom of Armenia was an ancient kingdom in the Armenian Highlands which existed from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. It was one of the most powerful empires in the Near East and was known for its skilled army, advanced fortifications and well-developed economy. The capital of the kingdom was Artaxata, later moved to Vagharshapat. The kingdom adopted Christianity as a state religion in the 4th century AD and was also known for its contributions to the development of the Armenian alphabet, literature and art. The kingdom had to face many invasions and territorial losses by the Roman, Persian and Byzantine empires, however it was able to maintain its independence for long periods of time. In 387 AD it was partitioned between the Byzantine and Sassanid empires, marking the end of the Kingdom of Armenia as a sovereign state.

Ingame Description
The Kingdom of Armenia has been reestablished after the reversal of conquests by the self determined Armenians to unite their people and bring back the glory days. Stretching from Georgia to Assyria to Anatolia, the crown jewels of this empire unite to shine the brightest light the Middle East has seen in decades!

Forming Description
After centuries of oppression from the Persians and Russians, all of Armenia was left in the shadows as a mere footnote of conquerors, with the glory days unlikely to resurface.