Diaokhi-Urartian War: Ancient Wars History (756-741 BC)

By ALEXANDRA WARFIELD

Diaokhi-Urartian War: Ancient Wars History (756-741 BC)

In the 8th century BC, two ancient powers clashed in the unforgiving mountains of the Caucasus. One was the rising kingdom of Urartu, led by its formidable monarch Sarduri II. The other was the highland confederation of Diaokhi, made up of warrior clans and sacred fortresses carved from stone.

This book presents the full account of that war - fifteen years of brutal sieges, scorched-earth campaigns, and mountain ambushes that shaped the balance of power in the Near East long before the rise of Assyria and Media. Based on archaeological sources, early inscriptions, and recent historical research, this is a work of serious military history told in clear, compelling language. It brings to life a world few have studied and a war that deserves recognition.

Readers will not only understand the strategies and alliances that defined the conflict, but also the human stakes - the leaders, soldiers, and families who lived through it.

What You will Learn from This Book

The political and geographic stakes of the Transcaucasus in the 8th century BC

How Urartu developed one of the earliest organized siege doctrines

The role of tribal militarism in resisting imperial campaigns

Detailed accounts of battles like Kolkha Crossing and the fall of Uplistsikhe

Tactical decisions that determined the course of the war

The cultural impact of conquest and resistance across generations

How this forgotten war influenced the military systems of later empires

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FHG4C3DC
• ISBN13: 9798290725673
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"