Statue of Hayk the Great, Bronze monument in Nor Nork district, Yerevan, Armenia
The wrought copper statue of Hayk the Great rises 3.5 meters above its pedestal, depicting the legendary archer and warrior in battle stance.
The statue represents Hayk Nahapet, who according to ancient Armenian texts defeated the Babylonian king Bel in a battle near Lake Van around 2492 BCE.
The monument depicts the mythological patriarch who established the first Armenian settlement at Mount Ararat and became the foundation of Armenian national identity.
Visitors can find the statue at coordinates 40.2037515, 44.5649563 in the second block of the Nor Nork administrative district of Yerevan.
The statue features design elements that include lion-shaped pillars at the base, symbolizing the defeated kingdoms of Babylon and Assyria.
GPS coordinates: 40.20375,44.56496
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:34
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