Erebuni preserve- museum treasures not fully revealed to the world

YEREVAN, AUGUST 8, ARMENPRESS: Erebuni historical - archeological preserve- museum is the single one available to be visited by the people, as well as most important Urartu study center around the region. Archeological wealth of Erebuni fortress dating 782 BC by Argishti First is not completely revealed.

“ Regular excavations both by local Armenian and international expedition groups are being conducted here, yet the entire archeological wealth of the settlement is not disclosed” Erebuni historical archeological preserve- museum researcher Mikael Badalyan told in the briefing with Armenpress.

Preserve- Museum not full closure has got some reasons. The first excavations in the ancient settlement date back to 1950, when the number of the archeologists was scares to completely discover the area. “Several excavations were carried out during Soviet times yet in short period of time, while it is known that archeological researches must not be done in hasty way” Badalyan dwelled on.

Modern technologies enable a chance to discover new and remarkable details about the civilization of the ancient settlement.

The scientific worker tells that years ago German physicist Jörg Fazbinder studies conducted by a device defining underground rocks’ layout made clear 120 meter long structure was left in south-east under the hill.

The archeologist is convinced that investment of new technology expands the possibilities of archeology. "Young archeologist” school adjacent to “Erebuni historical archeological preserve- museum, established in 2011 increases the love of Armenians towards the archeology.

Each year thousands of citizens of the Republic of Armenia as well as foreign tourists are visiting the museum, putting down their impressions about the museum in the memorial.

Annually museum welcomes 15000- 18000 visitors.

“Erebuni “ museum was founded in 1968, October 19, on 1750 anniversary of Yerevan establishment. Museum building resembles Urartu palace structure.