Antiquities

The Mystery of an Ancient Musical Instrument – Secrets of Armenian Museums

A unique in its kind, the oldest musical instrument in the world, was found in Armenia.

It was made in Armenia by the ancient Armenians who sang hymns to the gods on it.

Sensational details about the genius of Armenians and the ancient Armenian musical instrument in the documentary – The mystery of the musical instrument

Video in Armenian. Subtitles is available.

Երաժշտական գործիքի առեղծվածը ՝ Հնագույնը աշխարհում : ,,Հայաստանի թանգարանների գաղտնիքները

Vigen Avetisyan

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