كاریگه ریی شارستاني هتی خۆرهه ڵاتی كۆن له سه ر ئایینی ناوچەی ئورارتو

Abstract

The religion of Urartu state was a polytheistic religion with 79 main gods. The Kingdom had two capitals,
one political, the city of Van (Tuspa), and the other is the religious, city of Musasir. The geographical and human
factors were in general the main elements that made up their religons. The religion of Urartu Empire was primarily
influenced by the surrounding kingdoms, and countries with an ancient religions, including Khuris, Hittites,
Iranian religions, and religions of Mesopotamia. This influence was reflected in the gods, temples and religious
ceremonies in Urartu. Several important Urartu gods have their roots in other nations of the region, including
the three main gods (Khaldi, Teshaba and Shiwini), in addition to other minor gods such as Owa, Huba, Nalaini,
etc. While the presence of gods in the state sphere had its own position, it is noteworthy that there are some gods
whose names are unknown and began with local gods or previously unsanctified elements, but over time they
took on traditional forms. Therefore, Urartian religion can be perceived as a “living phenomenon” in its time.
Thus, it can be said that the Urartian religion reflects its own cultural and historical development. However, in
some cases it was witnessing constant renewal and changes.