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Erebuni Historical and Archeological Reserve-Museum

Region

Yerevan

Distance from Yerevan

5.7 km

Type

Museum

Erebuni Historical and Archeological Reserve-Museum was founded in 1968 on October 19, at the 2750th anniversary of Yerevan. The museum was created on the basis of the three ancient settlements, Arin Fortress, Red Hill and Shengavit, located on the administrative borders of Yerevan and on the basis of the remains of material culture discovered in these settlements. The Reserve-Museum is currently operating in the Red Hill and Shengavit branches. It is a very important urartology center in the region.

Interesting

facts about Erebuni Historical and Archeological Reserve-Museum

Facts

The Erebuni Museum collection consists of Arin fortress, Karmir Blur, Shengavit old town, and includes more than 12,758 archaeological objects, grouped into 161 collections, dating back to pre-Urartian, Urartian, Ahemenidian, Hellenistic, and Armenian eras, found during excavations or periodical studies in various regions of Armenia.

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.