Nonetheless, the Urartians constructed a handful of villages that outlasted the monarchy. Even now, several of these locations are known by their Urartian names. Though it took a long time for the civilization to be acknowledged as a major Bronze Age force. In fact, archeological study on the old kingdom did not begin until the nineteenth century.
Historians today believe that the Urartu kingdom was a major ancient world center. However, finding evidence that could portray a true picture of life there has proven challenging. With that in mind, every new information that can help us learn more about the area is critical.