The ancient cave Getahovit-2 in the Tavush province of Armenia surprised specialists with its artifacts in 2018. During excavations, microliths, tools and decorations made of animal bones, as well as plant remains were again discovered here. As archaeobotanist Roman Hovsepyan told NEWS.am, the plant remains found in the cave make it possible to judge the …
In August 2018, an Armenian-German expedition launched another stage of excavations in the village of Kalavan, Gegharkunik Province. From the Armenian side, the work is headed by researcher at the Institute of Archeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia Boris Gasparyan. From the German side, his colleague is …
In Mardin Province, Historical Armenia, mosaics of a church built in 396 were found Mosaics found during illegal excavations in the Derik district of Mardin Province in Historical Armenia belong to a church built 1624 years ago. The area of the found mosaics has been declared a specially protected site, and official excavations have already …
Ancient cave tombs discovered in Lake Van During the expansion of the road in the province of Archesh, Historical Armenia, 2 tombs carved into the rock one kilometer apart were discovered. The age of the tombs is estimated to be about 3 thousand years. The region’s Department of Cultural Heritage is investigating these cave tombs. …
2750 years old Ayanis Fortress Excavations continue in the 2750-year-old Ayanis Fortress (Chavushtepe). The fortress was built by ruler of the Kingdom of Van Sarduri II in the province of Van, Historical Armenia. During the excavations, important artifacts have been discovered. Among them, a granary that had played an important role in the period of …
Excavations in the Hayots Dzor district (Turkish: Gyurpnar) of Van province have uncovered the tomb of a woman from the Kingdom of Van who was buried with many ornaments. This was reported by the website of the Turkish state television and radio company TRT. According to the source, excavations in Van continue under the Head …
Archaeological excavations carried out by the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia in the village of Sotk, Geghamasar community, Gegharkunik Province are nearing completion. Archaeologist Avetis Grigoryan said that the mass grave uncovered during these excavations may shed light on the dark pages of the …
In the ancient city of Alala in Hatay province, Western Armenia, a stone with a cuneiform inscription addressed to an unknown king was found. The cuneiform is about 3400 years old. The ancient city of Alala was the capital of the Mukish kingdom in the Amik Valley. Over the course of archaeological excavations (about 20 …
This year, underwater archaeological work was carried out in Lake Sevan on the joint initiative of archaeologists, an expeditionary group of geologists, and divers of the “Armdiving” club. A rescuer diver who had taken human bones and fragments of a boat ashore in 2012, having learned about the joint initiative of divers and archaeologists this …
Excavations of the tomb of the Haykaberd fortress, Van, have revealed a hitherto unknown burial tradition from the period of the Kingdom of Van. It is reported that excavations in the northern part of the Haykaberd fortress (Sardurikhinli, Chavushtepe) and the tomb built by ruler of the Kingdom of Van Sarduri II continue. Every year, …
Excavations at the archaeological sites of Shoghakat and Artanish villages of the Shoghakat community of Gegharkunik Province began on August 3, 2020. They are co-organized and co-financed by the Institute of Archeology and Ethnography of the NAS RA and the Institute of Geological Sciences of the NAS RA. According to the expedition coordinator, candidate of …
Archaeological excavations have begun in the Bear Cave in the Armenian Vayots Dzor Province at the initiative of the Fund for the Conservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values. The work is carried out jointly with a group from the Yeghegnadzor Geological Museum. As a result of excavations, ceramic and stone tools from different periods have …
In the province of Van, Historical Armenia, a human skeleton aged 2700 years was unearthed. During excavations carried out on a mound north of the Fortress of Van, a headless female skeleton was discovered. The remains belong to a resident of the ancient Armenian Kingdom of Van. For several years, a group of Turkish archaeologists …
During excavations near the city of Van, Historical Armenia, archaeologists have found tombs dating to the era of the Kingdom of Van. This ancient Armenian state existed on the territory of the Armenian Highlands in the 9th-6th centuries BC. Excavations are being carried out at the Sardurikhinili Fortress (Chavushtepe). According to the head of the …
Dozens of man-made caves have been found in Vayots Dzor Province. Some of them are tombs carved into the rocks that were turned into chapels in the Middle Ages. According to the director of the Institute of Archeology of the Academy of Sciences of Armenia Pavel Avetisyan, the institute plans to begin a thorough study …
Excavations of the Ayanis fortress were launched 31 years ago. The Ayanis fortress, one of the most magnificent buildings of the Kingdom of Van (Urartu), was erected by the ruler of the Kingdom of Van Rusa II. These days, excavations of the fortress continue under Professor, Dr. Mehmet Eşekli. Expressing his admiration for the diversity …
The Hasun Caves located in Tigranakert in the province of Sylvan, Historical Armenia, are several thousand years old.ss The Hasun Caves are in the process of being included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The cave complex has more than 300 interconnected “rooms” and is considered an analog to the historical site of Hasankeyf under …
As ArmInfo reports, in Armenia, archaeologists have discovered the remains of an aqueduct that supplied water to the ancient city of Artashat (Artaxata). According to experts, the aqueduct’s masonry and foundation date back to the 2nd century AD (ca. 114-117). The aqueduct was found near the ancient monastery of Khor Virap. The study of the …