 German scientists ready to include Armenian petroglyphs in UNESCO list May 22, 2013 - 21:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - “Images of the ages: Armenian Petroglyphs” exhibit opened on May 22 in German ministry of foreign affairs. According to dpa agency, the event features exceptional photos of ancient rock art found on Armenian mountains. A group of German archaeologists led by Dr. Harald Meller, Director of the State Agency of Monument Protection and Archaeology of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, have voiced willingness to help Armenia in her efforts to include the petroglyphs in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The scientists have conducted careful survey of ancient rock art, with a database of Armenian petroglyphs to be later developed. 15 German specialists are involved in the project launched in 2011. Different patters, including images of soldiers, bears, leopards and mountain goats are carved on the Armenian rocks and mountains. According o the experts’ estimates, they were carved four millennia ago. Their photos are first showcased at Berlin exhibit. The event will run until June 12.   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 |  Latest news “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens  IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. |
