Artabasdos in the mid-8th century, and the families of men like Alexios Mosele or Empress Theodora and her brothers Bardas and Petronas in the 9th century. However, as the Armenian historian Nina Garsoïan comments, "[a]ttractive though it is, this thesis cannot be proven for want of sources". Genealogy The history of Mamikonians in the Early Middle Ages is quite obscure. In the period between 655 and 750 they are not documented at all. What follows below is their reconstructed genealogy between the 5th and 7th centuries. Hamazasp I Mamikonian, married to Sahankanoysh of Armenia 1. Vardan I (+451) (saint) 1.1. Shushanik (+October 17, 475, Tsurtavi, Georgia) (saint) 2. Hmayeak I (+June 02, 451, in Tayk, region, Armenia) 2.1. Vahan 2.1.1. Vard 2.2. Vasak 2.2.1. Manuel 2.2.1.1. Gaghik 2.2.2. Vardan II 2.2.2.3. Mamak (fl. 590) 2.2.3 daughter 2.2.3.1. Mushegh II (+c. 593) 2.2.3.1.1. Kahan Gail (fl. 592-604) 2.2.3.1.1.1. Smbat the Valiant (fl. 604) 2.2.3.1.1.1.1. Mushegh III (+636) 2.2.3.1.1.1.1.1. Grigor I (fl. 650) 2.2.3.1.1.1.1.2. Hamazasp II (fl. 655) 2.3. Artashes 2.4. Vard 3. Hamazaspian Necropolis The necropolis of the Mamikonian family was at the 4th-century Saint Karapet Monastery (also known as the monastery of Glak) in the mountains directly northwest of the plain of Mush in Taron. See also Vardan Mamikonian Saint Shushanik Battle of Avarayr Union of the Armenian Noblemen Sophie Audouin-Mamikonian – French pretender to the throne of the Ancient Kingdom of Armenia References Sources Further reading External links Resources for adults and children from Diocese of Armenian Church of America Mamikonian family