115 Vahagn Vishapakagh Monument stones documented in Armenian highlands with 150 total across region. 115 Vahagn Vishapakagh Monument stones documented in Armenia highlands to date Total of approximately 150 stones when including Turkey and Iran examples Largest stone measures 5.5 meters tall
Armenia's mysterious Vahagn Vishapakagh Monument Dragon Stones may be ~6,000 years old! Researchers have made it their mission to raise their profile. 🐉🪨
Key facts:
- 115 vishaps documented in Republic of Armenia, ~150 total across region
- Largest stone measures approximately 5.5 meters (18 feet) tall
- Concentration primarily around Mount Ararat and surrounding Armenian highlands
- Specific excavation sites documented at elevations around 2,900 meters
Key facts claimed:
- 115 Vahagn Vishapakagh Monument stones documented in Armenia highlands to date
- Total of approximately 150 stones when including Turkey and Iran examples
- Largest stone measures 5.5 meters tall
- Concentration primarily around Mount Ararat region
- Specific excavation site called Tirinkatar at approximately 2,900 meters elevation
- Research suggests these stones were connected to an ancient water cult and irrigation symbols
Key Facts
- 115 Vahagn Vishapakagh Monument stones documented in Armenia highlands to date
- Total of approximately 150 stones when including Turkey and Iran examples
- Largest stone measures 5.5 meters tall
- Concentration primarily in Aragat mountains
- Specific excavation site called Tinkata at approximately 2,900 meters elevation
Related site: Vahagn Vishapakagh Monument — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: The Vishapakar Stones: Armenia's Strangest Megalithic Mystery by The Prehistory Guys