Saghandel Inscription

Belonging to the Urartu reign

Address:
Slope of Zaghi mountain, 3 kilometers from Segendel village (of the villages of Varzaqan), Varzaqan county, East Azerbaijan, Iran
About: Saghandel Inscription

Urartian cuneiform inscription has been located in distance of 30 kilometers from Sighandel village and on hillside of Zaghi Mountain on heart of an integrated and high stone. 
The southern part of stated stone which is like an imperfect pyramid has been polished in form of a rectangular and the order of Sardoy, son of Argishty king of Urartian, has been imprinted in ten lines with cuneiform writing. 
 This inscription has been recorded in list of national relics with registry number 795. 
 

General Specifications
Name
Saghandel Inscription
Appellation
Named after the village in the area
Age
753-735 BC
Builder
Urartu Sardu II
Suggestions
Best time to visit
Spring
Duration of visit
One day
Access route
Address
Slope of Zaghi mountain, 3 kilometers from Segendel village (of the villages of Varzaqan), Varzaqan county, East Azerbaijan, Iran
Facilities
Residence
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