The Vishaps and the Cultural Landscape of Tirinkatar
The Vishaps and the Cultural Landscape of Tirinkatar is part of the Tentative list of Armenia in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
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.
Map of The Vishaps and the Cultural Landscape of Tirinkatar
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- The Vishaps and the Cultural Landscape of Tirinkatar
- Country
- Armenia
- Added
- 2024
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Cultural Landscape - Continuing
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2024 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: The Vishaps and the Cultural Landscape of Tirinkatar
Tour Company which can accommodate the (long) hike to the site
Good introduction to the Vishaps of Tirinkatar (from page 32)