Diskussion:Chaldaoi

Error in the article

I would like to point out that identification of Chaldaoi (καλδαῑοι) with Urartians made by Lehmann-Haupt early in 20th century and subsequently repeated by König is totally erroneous. It was criticized by numerous sources as historically and linguistically improbable:

• J. Friedrich, Chalder oder Urartäer, ZDMG, XC, 1, 1936, page 63
• Ancient Ararat, A Handbook of Urartian Studies by Paul E. Zimansky, Caravan books, Delmar, New York, 1998 0-88206-091-0, page 86
• Cambrige Ancient history second edition Volume 3 part 1, 1982 0-521-22496-9 (Barnett R.D. Urartu) p. 317
• Б.Б. Пиотровский, Ванское царство (Урарту), Москва, 1959 pp 117-119 (English edition: Piotrovskiĭ, B. B. (Boris Borisovich) Urartu; the kingdom of Van and its art [by] B. B. Piotrovskii. Translated from the Russian and edited by Peter S. Gelling., New York, F. A. Praeger [1967])

Therefore, the current information in this article is erroneous and out of date. I cannot correct it myself because I cannot write in German. Sincerely, EvgenyGenkin 03:38, 5. Aug. 2009 (CEST)

Thanks! yak 18:41, 5. Aug. 2009 (CEST)