Arsen Ohanjanyan

An Armenian film director location scouts for an upcoming film on the history of the movement of ideas and contagion along the ancient trade networks which connected the historic Armenian capital of Ani to the world. Along the way he encounters the complex geopolitical realities which impact the region.

In the Bible, Urartu was the most ancient state on Earth. It was there where Noah’s ark stopped, and there where humanity found its salvation. The locals had a developed culture, economy, astronomy, and religious life. According to scientists’ latest discoveries, the culture of Urartu was the most advanced in the ancient world. And it had a great impact on the Persian Empire of the Achaemenids and ancient Greece. Due to a lack of research, Urartu is probably one of the most mysterious states in history. This documentary will introduce us to its unique background.