What is "mardpetakan"

Mardpetakan, was a historical region of Armenia, stretching from the principality of Anjewaci in Corduene south of Lake Van to Siunik, north of Araxes river. Since the 4th century the area was under Amatuni rulers who in the 9th century were reduced to a vassalage of the Artsrunis.

It included the following districts: Mardastan (land of the Mards), Bun Mardastan ("main" land of the Mards), Chuashrot, Tornavan, Arjishakovit, Khulanovit, Alanrot, Krchunik, Nakhchawan, Garni and principality of Anjaxijor. There were also located the towns of Marakan (Median place), and Maravan (Median town).