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Archaeologists Discover One of Yerevan Region’s Oldest Known Settlements Beneath Academic City Site
Archaeologists have uncovered what may be one of the oldest known settlements in the Yerevan region beneath the future site of Armenia’s Academic City, a discovery that could deepen historians’ understanding of early human life in the area while adding unexpected significance to one of the country’s largest education projects. The excavation, led by Armenian archaeologist Hakob Simonyan in Yerevan’s Silikyan district, revealed a large stone-built complex made up of about 34 r
Armenian-Italian Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Tombs, Fortress Remains at Historic Shamiram Site
A joint Armenian-Italian archaeological team has uncovered major new discoveries at the ancient settlement of Shamiram in western Armenia, revealing fresh evidence of how the site evolved over thousands of years and offering new clues about the people who lived, ruled and were buried there. The monthlong excavation, carried out from May 26 to June 25 in Aragatsotn Province, adds to growing evidence that Shamiram was continuously occupied from the Late Bronze Age through the m
The Armenian Report Team
Jul 10
