Vishap Stone at Metsamor, Armenia

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James Blake Wiener
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Vishap Stone at Metsamor, Armenia

This Vishap stone (or "Vishapakar" in Armenian) dates from prehistoric times and sits just in front of the Metsamor Historical-Archaeological Museum-Reserve in Taronik, Armenia. Vishap stones or "serpent stones" are menhirs found across Armenia, which were venerated in prehistoric times.

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2018, March 15). Vishap Stone at Metsamor, Armenia. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8332/vishap-stone-at-metsamor-armenia/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Vishap Stone at Metsamor, Armenia." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 15, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/8332/vishap-stone-at-metsamor-armenia/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Vishap Stone at Metsamor, Armenia." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 15 Mar 2018. Web. 27 Oct 2021.