From then until the foundation of Arsamosata in the mid-3rd century BCE, the Altınova plain had no large towns. Arsamosata may have been founded as a display of prestige. Its original population was probably mostly drawn from the surrounding villages.
Between then and the founding of Arsamosata in the mid-3rd century BCE, the Altınova plain had no significant settlements. It is possible that Arsamosata was established to demonstrate power. The original inhabitants were likely drawn from surrounding villages.