Orontid Kings in Armenian Tradition
- Orontes I Sakavakyats (570-560 BC)
- Tigranes Orontid (560-535 BC)
- Vahagn (530-515 BC)
- Hidarnes I (late 6th century BC)
- Hidarnes II (early 5th century BC)
- Hidarnes III (middle of 5th century BC)
- Ardashir (2nd half of 5th century BC)
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