Geographical Museum of Kashatagh region

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Location: Berdzor/Kashatagh

The Geographical Museum of Kashatagh region was founded in 1996. Rich historical, archeological, and ethnographic material, old Armenian carpets, and coins are presented.
The museum has 5797 exhibits, which are distributed among 4 exhibition halls. Two of them are archeological, one of which is located in the Tsitsernavank community, the other is a gallery, opened in 1997. The latter is called the Hall of Fame, where information about the Artsakh liberation war and the resettlement of the region is presented.
The museum has been replenished with a collection of antiquities found during archeological excavations in the area since 1995. A large amount of factual information covers the history of the development of Artsakh culture in the valley of the Araks and Akar rivers.
The facts obtained during the excavations of Keren settlement are remarkable, where cultural objects belonging to IX-V centuries BC have been found. Along with the unique clay of Artsakh, the museum displays elegant human-shaped vessels, which testify to the high standard of living of the ancient local population. Unique female jewelry made of semi-precious stones found in the tombs of the same period is the attraction of the museum.
The museum provides a unique opportunity for visitors to get an expanded view of the history of the Kashatagh region, its importance, and the need for resettlement.
Admission was free.

Address: Berdzor, 3rd district, building 43