Vishap Stone at Metsamor, Armenia

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

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