Karahunj

Not far from the town of Sisian, around 200 km from Yerevan, there is very interesting Monument consisting of hundreds of stones. This beautiful site was officially named Karahunj in 2004. According to some scientists, the site was a temple with a large observatory. Karahunj (“Speaking Stones”) or “Zorats Karer” in Armenian, is a very famous archaeological site in Armenia. There were found about 223 large stone tombs in the area. Many of those stones have smooth angled holes.

The age of Karahunj has been estimated to be 7500 years. The period when Karahunj’s activities took place was calculated, this being a period of more than 5500 years. As a result of excavations was discovered an indisputable fact, that the Monument is very similar to the monuments found in Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, France and many other European countries. Therefore, many historians believe there is a connection between the Armenian and British Monuments. But some archaeologists believe that the stones date to the same period, while others think that they date to different periods with the stones preceding the graves.

Karahunj is one of the famous and well known sites for the foreigners. Covering a small territory, Karahunj contains a great mystery and attracts tourists with its beauty and history.