North of Yerevan
Tour 5:
5.7 Arsacid Mausoleum
The Arsacid Kings Mausoleum and Basilica is another prominent historic site of the Ashtarak region. It is located 9 km/5.5 mi south of Byourakan and 11 km/6.8 mi west of Ashtarak in the Aghtsk village, alongside a gorge overlooking the Amberd River. The grave monument complex of the Armenian Arsacid (Arshakuni) Kings once contained the remains of both Christian and pagan kings of the Arsacid Dynasty of Armenia (52-428AD).
Arsacid Kings Mausoleum
The Arsacid Kings Mausoleum is a monument complex that once contained the remains of both Christian and pagan kings of the Arsacid Dynasty of Armenia (52-428).
According to Medieval Armenian historian Pavstos Byouzand (5th century), when King Shapouh II of Persia (309-379) invaded Armenia and captured Ani-Kamakh (modern-day Turkey), where the tombs of the Arsacid Kings were located at that time, he ordered the exhumation of the Armenian royal remains and took the treasures. The tomb of King
Sanatrouk (1st century AD) was not destroyed due to its impenetrable structure. The treasures and remains of Read More
5.1Yeghvard
5.2Ashtarak
5.3 Hovhannavank/
Saghmosavank
Saghmosavannk ParkMatenadaraCascade
5.4 Alphabet
Park
5.5 Lake Kari
5.6 Amberd/
Byurakan
5.7 Arsacid
Mausoleum
5.8 Oshakan
Arsacid Kings Mausoleum Entrance Stairs
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