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Sardarapat National Ethnographic Museum

Sardarapat National Ethnographic Museum

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55 km from Yerevan center

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Armavir

In May 1918, on the plains of Sardarapat, a battle took place that determined the fate of the Armenian nation. Here, Armenian soldiers and volunteers, gathering their last strength, won a brilliant victory over the Ottoman army, preventing Armenia from disappearing from the map of the world. Half a century later, in 1968, the grand Sardarapat Memorial was erected near the city of Armavir to honor the heroes of that struggle.

The complex stretches across a vast territory and astonishes with its monumental architecture, embodying the strength and indomitable will of the people. At its heart rises a tall bell tower, whose chimes symbolically echo the triumph of victory across the plain. On both sides stand winged bulls – guardians of memory and emblems of power – while the avenue of eagles leading to the Ethnographic Museum represents the immortality of spirit. Every element of the ensemble is filled with symbolism, designed to remind visitors of the heroism of the ancestors.

Today, Sardarapat is not only a historical monument but also a place of national pride, where Armenians come to honor the fallen and draw inspiration from their courage. This memorial is rightfully considered one of the most outstanding architectural works of modern times and a spiritual symbol of the rebirth of Armenian statehood.