Armenian Cities

Yerevan,the present capital of Armenia,is one of the oldest cities in the world.Four settlement phases have been identified, from the end of the 4th millennium B.C. to the beginning of the second millennium B.C. There are reasons to consider that the name Yerevan is the lineal descendant of Erebuni Citadel founded by Argishti I son of Menua, King of Urartu in the year 782 B.C. on the Erebuni in SE Yerevan. That is known on the basis of a cuneiform inscription discovered built into the fortification wall by the gate, an inscription which reads roughly as follows: "By the greatness of the god Khaldi, Argishti son of Menua built this great fortress, named it Erebuni, to the power of Biainili and the terror of its enemies. Argishti says: “…the land was waste, I undertook here great works...". Sadly, little remains to remind the visitor of the city's ancient heritage. Armenian Church. Zvartnots temple,Armenia Yerevan is situated on the river Hrazdan.The center of the city is full every evening.It is famous with its Opera house.Yerevan is the city of old and new monuments. Well known are the rich archeological spots of Yerevan, namely, Shengavit, valley of Hrazdan, Arin Berd, Karmir Blur, etc.The heart of the city is the Republic Square, which includes the governmental house. It is possible to see a spectacular view of Yerevan at the top of Haghtanak (Victory) Park, better known as the Monument. Located at the park is the statue of Mother Armenia, which can be seen at various points throughout the city. The “Armenia” Memorial-Architectural Complex (Cascade) is currently in the final stages of construction. It is build on the slope of the Kanaker Hill and comprises a cascade of five tiers of roofed halls, courtyards and plazas, fountains, and cafes flanked on tow sides by flights of stairs.