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Rusa II was kingofUrartu between around 680 BC and 639 BC. It was during his reign that the massive fortress complex, Karmir-Blur, was constructed.[1]
| Rusa II | |
|---|---|
| King of Urartu | |
| Reign | 680–639 BC |
| Predecessor | Argishti II |
| Successor | Sarduri III |
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| Father | Argishti II |
| Mother | Hasis |
Rusa II was known to Esarhaddon, king of Assyria, as Yaya or Iaya.
A cuneiform inscription has been found commemorating the king building a canal to channel water to the city of Quarlini from the Ildaruni (Hrazdan River).
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