| Artaxias I | |
|---|---|
| King of Armenia | |
 Possible coin of Artaxias I | |
| King of Armenia | |
| Reign | 189 – 160 BC |
| Predecessor | Orontes IV |
| Successor | Artavasdes I |
| Died | 160 BC Bakurakert, Marand, Kingdom of Armenia |
| Issue | Artavasdes I of Armenia Tigranes I Vruyr Mazhan Zariadres |
| Dynasty | Artaxiad dynasty |
| Father | Zariadres |
Artaxias I[a] (from Ancient Greek: Άρταξίας) was the founder of the Artaxiad dynasty of Armenia, ruling from 189 BC to 160 BC. Artaxias was a member of a branch of the Orontid dynasty, the earlier ruling dynasty of Armenia. He expanded his kingdom on all sides, consolidating the territory of Greater Armenia. He enacted a number of administrative reforms to order his expanded realm. He also founded a new capital in the central valley of the Araxes River called Artaxata (Artashat), which quickly grew into a major urban and commercial center. He was succeeded by his son Artavasdes I.
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