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.
From then until the establishment of Arsamosata in the middle of the 3rd century BCE, the Altınova plain had no large towns. It is possible that Arsamosata was founded as a symbol of prestige. The original inhabitants were likely drawn from surrounding villages.