Hartashen Megalithic Avenue

Also known as: avenue mégalithique de Hartashen, Hartashen Megalitik Bulvarı, Megalitické řady v Hartashenu, Мегалитическая аллея в Арташене, Мегалиты Арташена

The site consists of two avenues of megalithic rocks which do not intersect [1] [2]. These avenues are composed of basalt stones which are placed at an angle, and menhirs are arranged in three rows in each [1] [2]. The purpose of these three rows of menhirs in unclear and further research is underway [1] [2]. There is no firm dating of the site [1] [3].

TypeMegalithic stones
Period4500 - 3000 BC
CountryArmenia
Coordinates41.0139° N, 43.9326° E

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