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Erebuni Historical & Archaeological Museum-Reserve

  • RegionYerevan
  • Distance from Yerevan6 km
  • TypeMuseum

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About this place

The history of Yerevan dates back to 782 BCE with the founding of the Urartian fortress-city of Erebuni. A visit to the Erebuni Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve offers a deep understanding of Yerevan’s history and culture. The museum's extensive collection includes over 12,000 archaeological artifacts from the sites of Arin-Berd, Karmir Blur, and Shengavit, as well as various regions of Armenia, covering pre-Urartian, Urartian, Achaemenid, Hellenistic, and early Armenian periods.

Interesting

facts about Erebuni Historical & Archaeological Museum-Reserve

  1. Among the most significant exhibits is the first Urartian cuneiform inscription about the founding of Erebuni, discovered in 1879 at the foot of the Arin-Berd hill.

  2. The museum-reserve is a well-known Urartology center in the region, housing unique artifacts that are invaluable for both exhibitions and scientific research.

  3. Many artifacts from the museum’s collection have been exhibited in prestigious cultural institutions such as the Louvre (France), the Metropolitan Museum of Art (USA), the Hermitage Museum (Russia), and the British Museum (UK)."

Weather in Yerevan

The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Erebuni Historical and Archeological Reserve - Museum depends on the weather conditions.

Erebuni Historical & Archaeological Museum-Reserve

FAQ

What is the Erebuni Museum-Reserve?

It is a historical and archaeological museum-reserve that tells the story of Yerevan, whose history dates back to 782 BCE and the founding of the Urartian fortress-city of Erebuni. A visit offers a deep understanding of Yerevan’s history and culture.

What does the Erebuni museum collection include?

Over 12,000 archaeological artifacts from Arin-Berd, Karmir Blur and Shengavit and from various regions of Armenia. They cover the pre-Urartian, Urartian, Achaemenid, Hellenistic and early Armenian periods.

Which exhibit at Erebuni is especially significant?

Among the most significant is the first Urartian cuneiform inscription about the founding of Erebuni. It was discovered in 1879 at the foot of Arin-Berd hill.

Have Erebuni artifacts been exhibited abroad?

Yes. Many artifacts from the collection have been shown at the Louvre (France), the Metropolitan Museum of Art (USA), the Hermitage Museum (Russia) and the British Museum (UK), and the museum-reserve is a well-known center of Urartology in the region.

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Wall Street, Erebuni, Ереван, Армения

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