About Rusa II
Lived 800 BC – 639 BC. Rusa II was a monarch.
A cuneiform inscription of the Urartian king Rusa II commemorating the building of a canal. Rusa II was king of Urartu between around 680 BC and 639 BC. It was during his reign that the massive fortress complex, Karmir-Blur, was constructed.
Rusa II was known to Esarhaddon, king of Assyria, as Yaya or Iaya.
A cuneiform inscription has been found commemorating the king building a canal to channel water to the city of Quarlini from the Ildaruni (Hrazdan River).
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Who was Rusa II?
King of Urartu
When was Rusa II born?
Rusa II was born in 800 BC.
When did Rusa II die?
Rusa II died in 639 BC.
What was Rusa II's occupation?
Rusa II was a monarch.
What nationality was Rusa II?
Rusa II's recorded nationality: Urartu.
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