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Tigranakert fortress may open doors soon - archaeologist
15:18 * 08.09.14
The head of the archaeological team conducting excavations in
Tigranakert (the ancient Armenian capital on the territory of
Nagorno-Karabakh) says they expect to open the historical city's
fortress in the near future.
"We are hopeful to open the fortress' main entrance, which promises
not only a magnificent architectural sample but also, I think, records
about the city. In the central district's Christian Square. we have
unveiled the second church where we had unearthed a crypt under the
Koran," Hamlet Petrosyan told reporters on Friday, commenting on the
results of the excavation.
He said they invited three foreign experts to collaborate with the
team last year in an effort to raise worldwide awareness of the
historical Armenian site. "Tigranakert needs to gain recognition
today, so by inviting foreign specialists, we will raise awareness of
the city in those countries as well. Apart from their academic
significance, archaeological excavations are also important in terms
of raising the society's attention. All Armenians have been involved
in the process. The excavations in Tigranakert are very important, as
we need attention not only by the scientific circles but also ordinary
people," he explained.
Petrosyan said 30,000-40,000 people annually visit Tigranakert to see
the ancient site.
"And in spite of all that, there is absolutely no attention by either
the authorities or the political parties. The same indifference we see
on the part of the National Academy of Sciences. Yes, they do not
hamper our activities or reject us, but there is no enthusiasm about
that invention which bears witness to the Armenians' presence in those
territories in the early Christian period," the archeologist noted.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/09/08/tigranakert/
15:18 * 08.09.14
The head of the archaeological team conducting excavations in
Tigranakert (the ancient Armenian capital on the territory of
Nagorno-Karabakh) says they expect to open the historical city's
fortress in the near future.
"We are hopeful to open the fortress' main entrance, which promises
not only a magnificent architectural sample but also, I think, records
about the city. In the central district's Christian Square. we have
unveiled the second church where we had unearthed a crypt under the
Koran," Hamlet Petrosyan told reporters on Friday, commenting on the
results of the excavation.
He said they invited three foreign experts to collaborate with the
team last year in an effort to raise worldwide awareness of the
historical Armenian site. "Tigranakert needs to gain recognition
today, so by inviting foreign specialists, we will raise awareness of
the city in those countries as well. Apart from their academic
significance, archaeological excavations are also important in terms
of raising the society's attention. All Armenians have been involved
in the process. The excavations in Tigranakert are very important, as
we need attention not only by the scientific circles but also ordinary
people," he explained.
Petrosyan said 30,000-40,000 people annually visit Tigranakert to see
the ancient site.
"And in spite of all that, there is absolutely no attention by either
the authorities or the political parties. The same indifference we see
on the part of the National Academy of Sciences. Yes, they do not
hamper our activities or reject us, but there is no enthusiasm about
that invention which bears witness to the Armenians' presence in those
territories in the early Christian period," the archeologist noted.
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/09/08/tigranakert/