Vishapakar- dragon stones recently discovered in the Aragats mountain range of Armenia
In 2012, a fascinating archaeological discovery was made in the southern part of the Mount Aragats range. The expedition of the Institute of Archeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia and the University
Vishapaqar Dragon-stones: distinct monuments of Armenian culture
A vishapakar or vishapaqar (Armenian: Վիշապաքար), also known as vishap-stones, vishap-stelae, serpent-stones, dragon-stones, are characteristic monoliths found in considerable numbers in the Armenian Highlands, at or within natural and artificial ponds, and other sources of water. They are commonly carved