Arshakid Mausoleum, Royal funerary structure in Aghdsk, Armenia
The Arshakid Mausoleum features a semi-cruciform layout with ossuary niches on the north and south sides, receiving light through a western portal entrance.
During the fourth century, Persian King Shapur II ordered the excavation of Armenian royal tombs, leading Vassak Mamikonian to recover and relocate royal remains to this location.
The stone ossuary boxes within the mausoleum display biblical scenes, including Daniel in the lions' den, alongside elements from pre-Christian Armenian traditions.
The mausoleum stands at 1257 meters elevation, with access to nearby attractions including Tegher Monastery at 6 kilometers and Byurak Observatory at 7 kilometers.
Local caves situated 100 meters north of the complex served as protective shelters for residents during foreign invasions from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Location: Aghdsk
Architectural style: Armenian architecture
Elevation above the sea: 1,257 m
Part of: Historical and architectural complex Aghdzk
GPS coordinates: 40.31571,44.25564
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:21
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