Bagratuni
The Bagratuni, also known as the Bagratids, refers to a prominent Armenian noble family and royal dynasty that played a central role in medieval Armenia. The family traced its roots to Armenian aristocracy and rose to power during the late first millennium, with Ashot I Bagratuni recognized as a key founder figure who established the semi-independent Bagratid Armenian state in the late 9th to early 10th century.
Under the Bagratuni, the Armenian state reached a peak of political and cultural activity, with the capital
A significant offshoot of the Bagratuni was the Georgian Bagratid dynasty (the Bagrationi). This branch established
The Bagratuni name persists in historical memory and, in modern times, as a surname in Armenia and