Urartian Music

Urartian music, originating from the ancient kingdom of Urartu (circa 9th–6th centuries BCE in the Armenian Highlands), likely consisted of ritual and ceremonial sounds played on various instruments such as lyres, harps, and percussion. Although no direct musical recordings exist, archaeological finds like musical inscriptions and instrument remnants suggest a sophisticated tradition used in religious rites, court entertainment, and communal gatherings. The music probably featured melodic and rhythmic patterns essential to Urartian culture and spiritual practices, reflecting their social and religious life in a way that resonated with their aesthetic and symbolic values.