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Rusa III

650 BC – 585 BC

King of Urartu

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About Rusa III

Lived 650 BC – 585 BC (aged 64–65). Rusa III was a monarch.

Rusa III was king of Urartu. He was called "Rusa Erimenahi" ("the son of Erimena"). He may have been the nephew or cousin of Rusa II. Little is known about his reign; his name was inscribed on a massive granary at Armavir and on a series of bronze shields from the temple of Khaldi found at Rusahinili, now held in the British Museum. There is considerable confusion over the identity of Rusa III, when he ruled, and his relationship to other kings or even the actual dates he ruled.

Rusa was the father of Sarduri IV.

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Important facts

Born
650 BC
Birth century
Died
585 BC
Occupation
Nationality
Urartu
Positions held
King of Urartu

Family & relationships

Child
Sarduri IV
Parent
Erimena

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Rusa III's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Rusa III?

king of Urartu

When was Rusa III born?

Rusa III was born in 650 BC.

When did Rusa III die?

Rusa III died in 585 BC.

What was Rusa III's occupation?

Rusa III was a monarch.

What nationality was Rusa III?

Rusa III's recorded nationality: Urartu.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rusa III

· Wikidata: Q541989

· DBpedia: Rusa III

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