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Shirak, Amasia

Hoghmik's Temple Town

Hoghmik

Hoghmik's temple town is one of the ancient pagan monuments in Armenia Shirak, which represents pre-Christian culture and history. The monument is in excavation since 1987. The temples apparently had been sacred for god of Sun.

Lecture

Results of the latest archaeological research in Areni, Gnishikadzor and Magellan cave sites

Areni is one of the most important archaeological sites of ancient Armenia. For years, the expedition of the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, led by Boris Gasparyan, carried out excavations in this site. During the lecture, the results of these studies will be presented together with the adjacent Gnishikadzor and Magellan Cave sites, revealing the historical and cultural significance of Vayots Dzor region in the regional and interregional context. Moderator: B. Gasparyan

Free

Saturday 15 June de 12:00 à 13:00

Children, Family, Adults, General public, Schoolchildren

Schoolchildren :

Secondary school (11-15 years), Secondary school (15 years and up)

Shirak, Ani

Yereruyk Temple

Ani

Yereruyk architectural complex is found in written sources and specialized literature under the names of Yereruyk Basilica, Yereruyk St. Atsvatsatsin, and Yereruyk (Yererouk). The inscription carved inside the basilica Yereryuk was called “Martyrium of Karapet and Nakhavka” and in the Late Middle Ages, it became a monastery-church called Holy Trinity.

According to the latest archaeological research, the temple dates back to the VI century.

Yereruyk is one of the achievements of both Armenian classical and Early Christian architecture.

Discovery tour

Events aimed at publicizing the items found during the archaeological excavations in the area of the Yereruyk temple in the village of Anipemza

During the event, information campaigns, excavations involving children of different age groups, etc. will be organized in the Yereruyk temple. Moderator: Historical and Cultural Heritage Research Center SNCO

Free

Sunday 16 June de 10:00 à 17:00 Saturday 15 June de 10:00 à 17:00 Friday 14 June de 10:00 à 17:00

Children, Family, General public, Schoolchildren

Schoolchildren :

Preschool, Secondary school (11-15 years), Secondary school (15 years and up)