In the fall of 2024, a joint team of Polish and Armenian archaeologists resumed excavations at Davti Blur, an ancient site located in Nor Armavir, Armenia. This site, which in Armenian means “David’s Hill,” not only bears witness to the historical wealth of the Kingdom of Urartu but also offers a glimpse into the cultural […]
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Genetic Findings Question Herodotus’ Theory on the Origins of Armenians
For centuries, historical and linguistic theories have shaped our understanding of the origins of the Armenian people. Among these is the assertion by Greek historian Herodotus, who observed that Armenians, while serving in the Persian army, dressed and carried arms in the Phrygian style. Furthermore, linguistic studies reinforced this theory by identifying similarities between the […]
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Remains of Two Children Buried Under a “Dragon Stone” in the Bronze Age Discovered in Armenia
In an archaeological discovery that could change the understanding of Bronze Age funerary practices in the Caucasus, an international team of scientists has unearthed the remains of two infants buried under a basalt monument known as a dragon stone at the Lchashen site in Armenia. This finding stands out not only for the peculiarity of […]
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Mesrob Mashtots, the Armenian Monk of the 5th Century AD who Invented Alphabets
Čanačʿel zimastutʿiwn ew zxrat, imanal zbans hančaroy (To seek wisdom and discipline, to understand insightful words…) This quote is from the Book of Proverbs (1:2), one of the books of the Old Testament traditionally attributed to Solomon. It is also said to be the phrase chosen by the monk Mesrob Mashtots to translate the Bible […]
