Vahagn choking the dragons statue, Cultural heritage monument in Malatia-Sebastia District, Yerevan, Armenia
Vahagn choking the dragons is a copper monument in the Malatia-Sebastia area that portrays a mythological combat scene. The sculpture shows a figure engaged in struggle, rendered in copper with distinct forms that catch light from different angles.
The monument was created in 1969 by sculptor Karlen Nurijanyan during a period when Armenia looked back to its pre-Christian roots for public memory. This era saw artists turning to ancient mythology as a way to reconnect with the past.
The statue shows how Armenians kept their ancient gods alive in memory through public art after the pre-Christian era. When you look at it, you see a symbol of protection that still matters to locals today.
The monument sits at the intersection of Admiral Isakov Street and Sebastia Street in a residential neighborhood that is easy to reach on foot. Visiting during daylight hours lets you see the copper surface at its best, with light reflecting off the metal.
The name Vahagn comes from Sanskrit roots connected to fire, linking Armenian mythology to distant Indo-European cultures of the ancient world. This linguistic trace reveals how far back the cultural connections between peoples stretched.
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