Timeline of Armenia

Chronology

28 events spanning the history of Armenia. BCE/CE dating.

1. 95 BCE – 55 BCE

   Armenian Empire reaches greatest size and influence under Tigran the Great.

   Armenian Empire reaches greatest size and influence under Tigran the Great.

2. 30 BCE

   Romans conquer Armenian Empire.

   Romans conquer Armenian Empire.

3. 310

   Tiridates III accepts Christianity for the Armenian people.

   Tiridates III accepts Christianity for the Armenian people.

4. 653

   Byzantine Empire cedes Armenia to Arabs.

   Byzantine Empire cedes Armenia to Arabs.

5. 806

   Arabs install Bagratid family to govern Armenia.

   Arabs install Bagratid family to govern Armenia.

6. 862

   Second golden age of Armenian culture, under Ashot I and Ashot III.

   Second golden age of Armenian culture, under Ashot I and Ashot III.

7. 1100 – 1300

   Cilician Armenian and Georgian armies aid European armies in Crusades.

   Cilician Armenian and Georgian armies aid European armies in Crusades to limit Muslim control of Holy Land.

8. 1375

   Cilician Armenia conquered by Mamluk Turks.

   Cilician Armenia conquered by Mamluk Turks.

9. 1401 – 1500

   Most of modern Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia become part of Ottoman Empire.

   Most of modern Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia become part of Ottoman Empire.

10. 1878

    “Armenian question” emerges at Congress of Berlin

    “Armenian question” emerges at Congress of Berlin; disposition of Armenia becomes ongoing European issue.