Erebuni and the surrounding area!

Let's fly to Armenia, take the car and go forward to adventures and amazing historical discoveries!

The first thing worth seeing are the ruins of Erebuni. The city was founded by Argishti I, King of Urartu, in 782 BC as a stronghold for the Urartians in the Ararat Valley. It is located on the Arin-Berd Hill (Aryan Hill, yes). There is a museum nearby that you can also visit.

Be sure to visit this museum. There are many ancient Armenian manuscripts that will tell you a lot about the local people and their history!

Local wine and lots of goodies! A hearty and beautiful lunch in this cozy and colorful place will be remembered.

The next excavation in Yerevan is the town of Teishebaini on Karmir Blur hill. It is the capital and the last stronghold of Urartian statehood in the period of decline of Urartu, it was founded in the VII century BC by King Rusa II. The city is named after the Urartian god of thunder and war.

Shengavit settlement is an ancient settlement, one of the most important archaeological monuments of the Early Bronze Age in Armenia. The settlement existed in the 4th-2nd millennia BC.

While walking around Yerevan be sure to come here to have a look at the city from the height. You will get both beautiful, but also quite specific views of the city and the mountains.

It's time to grab a bite to eat. There are a lot of cozy restaurants in town. I recommend this one. It's cozy and very tasty.

The first day of the trip was quite full. It's time to rest and digest your impressions. Tomorrow you will continue your adventures with new strength!