ALANS IN THE ARMENIAN WRITTEN SOURCES OF THE 12th –18th CENTURIES

The paper presents the translations, introduction and interpretation of information about Alans, obtained from Armenian written sources 12th – 18th centuries. subject research is following sources: historical works published in Russian or original language, as well grammatical works, aide-memoirs colophons manuscripts that have not yet been focus researchers’ attention are introduced into scientific use for first time. Most here identified collection M. Mashtots Research Institute Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran). dates This allows us to clarify ethno-confessional map Caucasus 14th centuries its transformation later period. Some them, particular, suggest idea identity ethnonyms “Alans” “Osi/Oseti”. also provide languages peoples were used worship service. pays great study issues “Alans”, “Alan Region” Gates” mentioned 16th uses analysis available on this oeconym, since late Alan Gates localized Derbent, terms relation population territory former Caucasian Albania.