Sardarapat Memorial, National Museum of Armenian Ethnography

The Sardarapat Memorial Complex and the National Museum of Armenian Ethnography and History of the Liberation Struggle stand as profound symbols of the Armenian people's resilience, dignity, and victorious spirit. The memorial was founded in 1968 on the historic battlefield where, in 1918, the Armenian forces halted the Turkish invasion in a fateful struggle for survival, preventing total annihilation and laying the groundwork for the First Republic of Armenia. Designed by renowned architect Rafael Israelyan, the monumental complex features iconic winged bulls and a towering belfry that embody national unity and strength. Located within the complex, the museum—resembling a medieval fortress—is one of the largest cultural repositories in the region. It houses and showcases over 70,000 exceptional artifacts that map the rich ethnographic and cultural heritage of the Armenian Highlands from ancient times to the modern era, alongside the glorious pages of the nation's liberation struggle.

Araks village, Armavir Province

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