In Hatsarat district of the Gegharkunik province,in the terretory of cemetery, during the construction of the recently discovered archaeological materials of exceptional value. Digging a new grave was opened a mausoleum from Urartu period BC 7th century, archaeological materials, which were of great interest to many rumors posted on the Internet.
Director of secondary school N 8 after Buniatian, Vladimir Sargsyan recently appealed to “Protection Service” NCSO`s Gegharkunik service, asking to organize open lesson on the subject of archaeological excavations and archaeological finds discovered in the region for school students.
Deputy head Shushan Hakobyan, speaking on material values identified, said that they referred to (Urartu) period of the Kingdom of Van. According to her, “the study and restoration of ” Protection services”, the findings will be displayed in “Metsamor” historical-museum.
School children asked questions about excavations, discovered earlier, burial and procedures relating, and number of other interesting questions to the chief deputy of district.
Answering the questions Shushan Hakobyan also spoke about the protection of cultural heritage and also responsibility towards young people, the importance of care of monuments.
“The monuments are all in need of care, protection and apply is a manifestation of the tribute to our history and culture,” she said.
