Armenia
The Vishaps and the Cultural Landscape of Tirinkat
The Vishaps and the Cultural Landscape of Tirinkatar comprise a mountainous area where over 100 stone stelae depicting animals are found. Tirinkatar is the main archaeological site, a sanctuary dating from the prehistoric period but still an active site of pilgrimage.
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- Full Name
- The Vishaps and the Cultural Landscape of Tirinkatar (ID: 6702)
- Country
- Armenia
- Status
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On tentative list 2024
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History of The Vishaps and the Cultural Landscape of Tirinkat
- 2024: Added to Tentative List
- Added to tentative list
- 2023: Preliminary Assessment
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- Type
- Cultural
- Criteria
Links
- UNESCO
- whc.unesco.org
- Related
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- facebook.com — Tour Company which can accommodate the (long) hike to the site
- haygirk.nla.am — Good introduction to the Vishaps of Tirinkatar (from page 32)
All Links
UNESCO.org
- whc.unesco.org — whc.unesco.org
Related Resources
- facebook.com — Tour Company which can accommodate the (long) hike to the site
- haygirk.nla.am — Good introduction to the Vishaps of Tirinkatar (from page 32)
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- Cultural Landscape: Continuing
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