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EREBUNI PRESERVE- MUSEUM TREASURES NOT FULLY REVEALED TO THE WORLD
ARMENPRESS
8 August, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, AUGUST 8, ARMENPRESS: Erebuni historical - archeological
preserve- museum is the single one available to be visited by the
people, as well as most important Urartu study center around the
region. Archeological wealth of Erebuni fortress dating 782 BC by
Argishti First is not completely revealed.
" Regular excavations both by local Armenian and international
expedition groups are being conducted here, yet the entire
archeological wealth of the settlement is not disclosed" Erebuni
historical archeological preserve- museum researcher Mikael Badalyan
told in the briefing with Armenpress.
Preserve- Museum not full closure has got some reasons. The first
excavations in the ancient settlement date back to 1950, when the
number of the archeologists was scares to completely discover the
area. "Several excavations were carried out during Soviet times yet in
short period of time, while it is known that archeological researches
must not be done in hasty way" Badalyan dwelled on.
Modern technologies enable a chance to discover new and remarkable
details about the civilization of the ancient settlement.
The scientific worker tells that years ago German physicist Jorg
Fazbinder studies conducted by a device defining underground rocks'
layout made clear 120 meter long structure was left in south-east
under the hill.
The archeologist is convinced that investment of new technology expands
the possibilities of archeology. "Young archeologist" school adjacent
to "Erebuni historical archeological preserve- museum, established
in 2011 increases the love of Armenians towards the archeology.
Each year thousands of citizens of the Republic of Armenia as well
as foreign tourists are visiting the museum, putting down their
impressions about the museum in the memorial.
Annually museum welcomes 15 000- 18 000 visitors.
"Erebuni " museum was founded in 1968, October 19, on 1750 anniversary
of Yerevan establishment. Museum building resembles Urartu palace
structure.
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From: A. Papazian
ARMENPRESS
8 August, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, AUGUST 8, ARMENPRESS: Erebuni historical - archeological
preserve- museum is the single one available to be visited by the
people, as well as most important Urartu study center around the
region. Archeological wealth of Erebuni fortress dating 782 BC by
Argishti First is not completely revealed.
" Regular excavations both by local Armenian and international
expedition groups are being conducted here, yet the entire
archeological wealth of the settlement is not disclosed" Erebuni
historical archeological preserve- museum researcher Mikael Badalyan
told in the briefing with Armenpress.
Preserve- Museum not full closure has got some reasons. The first
excavations in the ancient settlement date back to 1950, when the
number of the archeologists was scares to completely discover the
area. "Several excavations were carried out during Soviet times yet in
short period of time, while it is known that archeological researches
must not be done in hasty way" Badalyan dwelled on.
Modern technologies enable a chance to discover new and remarkable
details about the civilization of the ancient settlement.
The scientific worker tells that years ago German physicist Jorg
Fazbinder studies conducted by a device defining underground rocks'
layout made clear 120 meter long structure was left in south-east
under the hill.
The archeologist is convinced that investment of new technology expands
the possibilities of archeology. "Young archeologist" school adjacent
to "Erebuni historical archeological preserve- museum, established
in 2011 increases the love of Armenians towards the archeology.
Each year thousands of citizens of the Republic of Armenia as well
as foreign tourists are visiting the museum, putting down their
impressions about the museum in the memorial.
Annually museum welcomes 15 000- 18 000 visitors.
"Erebuni " museum was founded in 1968, October 19, on 1750 anniversary
of Yerevan establishment. Museum building resembles Urartu palace
structure.
Viewed 195 times
From: A. Papazian