Armenian and Polish archaeologists have resumed excavations in the territory of Metsamor archaeological site since August 31. The works are implemented in the scope of the agreement between Armenian “Centre of Protection of Historical Environment and Cultural Museum-Reservations” NCSO and Warsaw’s institute of Archaeology.
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| Credit: Armenian-Polish Archaeological Mission Metsamor |
As the Centre of Protection of Historical Environment NCSO reported, the current excavations are focused on the archeological layers of urban area to the north of Metsamor citadel dating from as early as eleventh-eighth centuries BC. to the first-third centuries AD.
Ambassador of the EU to Armenia, Piotr Switalski along with the Deputy Minister of Culture Tigran Galstyan the head of Center of Protection of Historical Environment NCSO visited the site on Monday and got familiarized with the works of the archaeologists.
As the co-head of the Armenian-Polish expedition professor Ashot Piliposyan who also acts as the deputy in the field of scientific activities, and the Director of the Institute of Archaeology from Warsaw University Christoph Yakubian informed the guests that the excavation of the urban areas of the site have uncovered a man’s burial site dated to the second/third century AD and another of a child along with other items that can spread light on the significance and the role of the area and come up with new accurate conclusions.
Piliposyan informed the previous excavations unearthed a 1.2-metres-tall pitcher with another small jar found this year within a metre from the previous find.
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Credit: Armenian-Polish Archaeological Mission Metsamor |
After touring the site, the EU Ambassador has discussed with the NCSO leadership the prospects for further cooperation programmes.
For more information see the Armenian-Polish Archaeological Mission Metsamor website.
Source: Panorama [September 21, 2018]
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