The Hemşin region is shown as part of Colchis (299-387),[REF] Tzanica (387-591)[REF] and Chaldia (654-750) [REF].
Two other Armenian chronicles Ghewond and Stepanos Asoghik of Taron, report in short passages in their histories about a migration from Armenia/Oshakan led by prince Shaspuh Amatuni and his son Hamam.