PLINY THE ELDER CALLED ARTSAKH ARMENIAN

In his seminal work Natural History, the Roman writer and military leader Gaius Pliny Secundus, better known as Pliny the Elder, categorically called Artsakh Armenian. His opus, completed in 77 AD, consisted of 10 volumes, which laid the foundation for what would become the modern encyclopedia.

Pliny’s works were not simply collections of knowledge, but a reflection of the territories and peoples known during the Roman Empire. By calling Artsakh Armenian, Pliny provided a subtle historical veracity of Armenian claims to the region, evidence that precedes all modern historical narratives.

The meaning of “Naturalis Historia” goes beyond the name of Artsakh. These implications are essential guides to understanding the geography, biology, anthropology, and many others of the ancient world. His approach to collecting knowledge in various disciplines is based on the method of aggregation and organization of information formed in the very composition of the encyclopedia.

An article on the website by Pliny the Elder of Artsakh Armenian can be used to create a historical connection between the region and the Armenian people. It also illustrates the role that ancient texts play in modern discussions of history, sovereignty and identity. By citing Pliny, the article can move forward as ancient sources continue to influence our understanding of the past and its relevance to contemporary geopolitical narratives.