RA government to finance excavations at Arsacids’ mausoleumJuly 29, 2015 - 16:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Excavations at historical and cultural archaeological sites are underway in Aghtsk, a village on the slopes of Mount Aragats in the Aragatsotn province of Armenia. Excavations were conducted regularly, but were left unfinished. Visiting the village in 2014 and touring the 4th century buildings, including the chapel, basilica, the mausoleum of Arsacid kings and the excavation site, Armenia’s Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan instructed to resume the excavations. Leader of the archaeological expedition at Arsacids’ mausoleum, archaeologist Hakob Simonyan presented the results and findings of the first phase to the PM on Wednesday, July 29, as well as detailed the expeditions’ proposals concerning the next stages of excavations. Abrahamyan emphasized the importance of the preservation of unique historical and cultural monuments. Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan said, in turn, that an archeology development project was introduced to the government with not only scientific, but also educational goals. 14 masterpieces were included in the list of historical and cultural monuments of Aghtsk commune, including Ahgtsk architectural complex dating back to the 4th century, Arcasids’ mausoleum built in 364 A.D., remains of a 4th century church, mausoleum and tomb dating back to the 2-1 millennia B.C. to name a few. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |