History of the Aghuans - Book by Movses Dasxuranc'i

Name: History of the Aghuans
Author: Movses Dasxuranc'i

The History of the Aghuans by Movses Dasxuranc'i (Kaghankatvatsi) is a key historical text that provides a detailed account of the Aghuan people, who inhabited the Caucasus region, particularly areas now part of Dagestan and Azerbaijan, up to around 988 A.D. The Aghuans, like their Armenian neighbors, were influenced by Iranian-Zoroastrian culture, with strong ties to both Iran and Armenia through royal marriages. The work offers a brief history of both Armenia and Aghuania up to the end of the 5th century and serves as the only surviving record of Aghuan culture. It contains rich ethnographic and historical information, ranging from descriptions of pagan rituals and Christian relic worship to royal court life and military events. It also provides unique insights into Sasanian history, Khazar customs, and the interactions between Caucasian tribes, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the region's socio-economic, ecclesiastical, and political history during the early medieval period.

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