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    CYCLOPEAN WALLS NEAR SEVAN WILL BECOME A MAGNET FOR TOURISTS

    arminfo
    Friday, August 3, 17:48

    Cyclopean walls in the village of Lchashen, Gegharkunik region,
    Armenia, have again become accessible to tourists. Yet several months
    ago, the 4,000-5,000-year-old walls were literally buried in garbage.

    Thanks to our program "Our Cyclopean Walls" the area was cleaned and
    the garbage was used in creation of an art-object.

    The program eco-advisor Jean Barseghyan told media on Friday that
    the first stage of "Our Cyclopean Walls" program was implemented
    in October 2011, the second in July 2012. Sevak Union engaged in
    implementation of the program involved the local population in it.

    "We wanted to show that the garbage can be processed and used in
    creation of art objects," Barseghyan said. A total of 200 people were
    involved in the programs and 12 sq/m of garbage were collected. A 3.5
    meter-high wall was made of plastic bottles and bags. It will become
    a peculiar symbol of eco-education. Opening of the art object made
    of garbage will be held on August 6 in the village of Lchashen.

    Cyclopean walls were made of huge stones. They are called Cyclopean
    Walls because people indeed thought the one-eyed giants, the Cyclops,
    built them.




    From: A. Papazian
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