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Yeghegnadzor Regional Museum

Region

Vayots Dzor

Distance from Yerevan

125.4 km

Type

Museum

"One of the most important cultural and educational centers of the Vayots Dzor region, the Yeghegnadzor Regional Museum, was founded in 1968. The museum consists of several sections, including archaeology, numismatics, ethnography, personal archives, sculpture, nature, and more. The archaeology section showcases unique historical artifacts discovered in different periods throughout the Vayots Dzor region. The ethnographic collection provides insight into the history, daily life, traditions, and beliefs of the 17th-20th centuries. The numismatics section features banknotes from the 1st millennium BC, copper and silver coins, signet rings, medals, and decorations."

Interesting

facts about Yeghegnadzor Regional Museum

Facts

The Yeghegnadzor Regional Museum houses a khachkar (cross-stone) crafted by the 14th-century architect Momik, which is one of the museum's most valuable exhibits.

The Yeghegnadzor Regional Museum preserves the largest collection of Vayots Dzor's material culture.

The museum's collection includes more than 12,000 exhibits, representing the ancient history and culture of the region."

Weather in Vayots Dzor

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 Yeghegnadzor Regional Museum depends on the weather conditions.

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