Utuphursi | |
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King of Diaokhi | |
King of Diaokhi | |
Reign | 9th-8th century BCE |
Predecessor | Unknown (previous known ruler Asya) |
Successor | Unknown (last known ruler) |
Utuphursi is the last known ruler of the kingdom of Diaokhi, a confederation of proto-Georgian tribes. His reign spanned over three decades during which he faced the expansionist policy of neighboring Urartu. He fought several battles against kings Menua and Argishti I in the first half of the 8th century BCE. His reign is documented through Urartian texts.