Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Carahunge, often referred to as the 'Armenian Stonehenge', is a prehistoric archaeological site located near Sisian in Armenia's Syunik Province. This site is notable for its array of standing stones, or menhirs, totaling 223, many of which feature circular holes that have been hypothesized to serve astronomical observation purposes. While the exact function of the site remains debated, it is suggested to have served as both a necropolis from the Middle Bronze Age to the Iron Age and a potential astronomical observatory. The site's stones, composed of basalt and andesite, are positioned in various formations, potentially reflecting celestial alignments. Carahunge's significance lies in its blend of ritualistic, funerary, and astronomical features, drawing scholarly interest in its historical and cultural context within the Caucasus region.
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Archaeological Features
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Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Astronomical and Timekeeping Structures
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- Armenia
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