18th century oil producing factory found in Tatev to become a museum

[Andres-Papazian]

18th century oil producing factory found in Tatev to become a museum exhibit


YEREVAN, JULY 30, ARMENPRESS: The oil producing factory found out as a
result of the cleaning works of the ruins of Tatev complex within the
frameworks of `Tatev Renaissance' program will become a museum
exhibit. `15 days ago we also found a pitcher of oil with 70 liters
capacity. Our specialists will clean the territory, as well as
architectural solutions will be given, after which it will become a
tourism attraction,' head of `Tatev Renaissance' program of the
Armenian National Competitiveness Foundation Vanik Vardanyan said.



Author of Tatev restoration plan, architect Amiran Badishyan noted
that still in the 19th century Armenia was leader in the region in the
area of producing oil. The building has interesting Armenian
traditional architectural solutions. There were 285 oil producing
factories in Armenia in the half of the 19th century, among which the
38 worked. The oldest oil producing factory of Armenia dates back to
the 7th century BC and was found out in Karmir Blur.




From: A. Papazian