how old is armenia

Armenia is one of the world's oldest countries with a history that dates back thousands of years. According to most historians, Armenia was established around 2492 BC, making it over 4,500 years old. The first Armenian state known historically was Urartu, established around 860 BC, which later became the Kingdom of Armenia by the 6th century BC. Armenia is also notable for being the first country in the world to adopt Christianity as a state religion in AD 301. More specifically, Armenia as a modern nation-state seceded from the Soviet Union in 1991, which means the current republic is about 30+ years old. However, the cultural and historical roots of Armenia trace back to ancient times, around 4000 BC during the Bronze Age with continuous habitation and civilization development in the Armenian Highlands. In sum, Armenia is both ancient (over 4,500 years old as a civilization and kingdom) and relatively young as a modern independent republic (~30 years old since 1991).