A mausoleum and artifacts dating
back to the Urartu (Kingdom of Van) era have been found in
the province of Gegharkunik (Armenia). According to
Public Radio of Armenia, the artifacts of the Urartian era unearthed in the Republic of Armenia are cleaned and restored in the laboratories of the Service
for the Protection of Historical Environment and Cultural Museum
Reservations. Archaeologist Ashot Piliposyan says that the
artifacts are really exceptional and date back to the 8th century
B.C.
Prof. Piliposyan
said: “We were informed by the Gavar Geological Museum that
villagers had accidentally uncovered archaeological material during
construction work. A mausoleum dating back to the Urartian times had been
found, when digging a grave in the district of Hatsarat, in Gavar.” The
Service stated that there are several special objects, including a
jug-cup, an ancient clay bawl, and two large agate spherical beads, which are unique in their form and production method. After being cleaned
and restored, the artifacts will be added to the Urartu exhibition
at Metsamor. Prof. Piliposyan said: “There are clay pots and pieces of
tableware we had never found before.”
A large amount of
animal remains have been discovered too. The studies reveal that at least
five people had been buried in the mausoleum.
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