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Urartian Tomb of Yerevan in Yerevan, Armenia

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The Urartian (Biaynian) tomb of Yerevan is located at 34 Arshakunyats Avenue, within the premises of the former “Autoaggregate” factory, now part of the “Yerevan Mall” shopping center. Its discovery dates back to 1984 during construction activities. The excavation and study of this site were conducted by the Institute of Archeology and Ethnography of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic, led by archaeologist Leonid Biyagov and architect Armine Kanetsyan.

To preserve this historical monument, a restoration project was initiated in 1984 under the supervision of architect Vladimir Chagharyan, followed by meticulous construction efforts.

Remarkably, the mausoleum has been well-preserved, maintaining its original condition. It spans an area of 12 square meters and is an underground rectangular structure oriented in a north-south direction. The tomb's floor is adorned with finely crafted black, red, and dark brown tuff slabs, beneath covered with crypts.…

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