Զվարթնոց պատմամշակութային արգելոց-թանգարան, Archaeological museum near Vagharshapat, Armenia
The Zvartnots Historical and Cultural Museum presents architectural elements, stone carvings, and pottery excavated from the ancient cathedral grounds.
Established in 1924, the museum preserves remnants of the Zvartnots Cathedral, constructed between 641 and 652 under Catholicos Nerses III.
The museum exhibits demonstrate early medieval Armenian architectural techniques through reconstructions and original artifacts from the seventh-century religious complex.
Located 15 kilometers west of Yerevan, the museum offers guided tours in Armenian, Russian, and English with accessible facilities for visitors.
The outdoor exhibition area displays original stone fragments and structural elements from the circular three-story cathedral that once stood 45 meters tall.
Location: Armavir Region
Location: Vagharshapat
Inception: 1924
GPS coordinates: 40.16417,44.33694
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:52
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