The statue of Tork Angegh, Cultural heritage monument in Nor Nork District, Yerevan, Armenia.
The statue of Tork Angegh is a 4.8-metre hammered copper sculpture on a hill in Nor Nork's second block, placed there in 1982. Sculptor Karlen Nurijanyan made the figure, with Nerses Charkhchyan as chaser. It is listed among the immovable monuments of history and culture of Yerevan's Nor Nork administrative district.
The monument was created by sculptor Karlen Nurijanyan in 1982 to represent a historical Armenian legend in modern times. It was commissioned to maintain the connection to ancient Armenian cultural traditions.
The monument shows a legendary Armenian figure whose story remains part of the cultural memory passed down through generations. Visitors can feel a connection to classical Armenian traditions through the representation of this powerful character.
The site sits on a hilltop in the second part of Nor Nork District and is accessible on foot from various residential areas nearby. It works best to visit on clear days, as the elevation and open ground can make the area quite windy.
The 4.8-metre figure was made in 1982 by sculptor Karlen Nurijanyan, with engraver Nerses Charkhchyan, and stands on a hill in Nor Nork's second block. It is hammered from copper, not cast, and is listed among the immovable monuments of Nor Nork district.
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