Long before the rise of Greece and Rome, a powerful kingdom thrived in the highlands of what is now eastern Turkey, Armenia, and Iran—Bianili, better known as Urartu. In this episode, we uncover the story of this forgotten Iron Age civilization that once rivaled Assyria and left behind impressive fortresses, advanced irrigation systems, and mysterious inscriptions. So why don’t we hear about Urartu in history books? And how did such a mighty culture vanish from collective memory? Join us as we bring Urartu out of the shadows and explore what its story tells us about the way history is written—and forgotten.