Tuesday, July 30 2019 18:01

ArmInfo.Armenian and foreign scientists will conduct joint research to study the ancient megalithic complex Karahunj. This was announced at the press  conference by the director of the public organization "Bnorran"  Hripsime Harutyunyan, who initiated today's discussions with Armenian  scientists and public figures.

Representatives of "Bnorran" in their word noted that the purpose of  joint research is to create a cooperation environment between the  parties, to eliminate any manifestations of extremes, as well as to  unite efforts to identify existing problems around the ancient  monument, the Karahunj Observatory, around which they do not cease  controversy.

Director of the Institute of Archeology and Ethnography of the  National Academy of Sciences of Armenia Pavel Avetisyan urged not to  engage in verbal exchanges, but to develop a program taking into  account all the advanced points of view, starting with academician  Paris Heruni, who proved that Karahunj is the oldest observatory and  until recent observations of some scientists who consider the  monument to an ancient necropolis . According to him, to conduct  field research, it will be necessary to form a joint group capable of  conducting an objective study of the monument.

One of the representatives of Bnorran, Ashot Aslanyan, noted that  joint research means that several versions will be offered, on which  work will continue, at the same time announcing the involvement of  international experts to jointly study the monument, so that the  process would be impartial and transparent.  subjectivity is  excluded.

The leader of the expedition, conducting the excavations at Carajun  Ashot Piliposyan, noted that all parties are interested in a  comprehensive study of the monument. "The monument is really very  interesting and unique in the South Caucasus and needs serious  study," he is convinced. He also did not rule out that in the future  a museum could be built near the monument, which will summarize  everything related to the ancient settlement and artifacts.

The niece of academician Paris Heruni, professor of the National  Polytechnic University of Armenia Arevik Sargsyan recalled that the  reasonable version of Caraund as the most ancient observatory was  given attention and confirmed by international experts. In this  regard, she stated that she did not agree with the opinion of  Piliposian, who asserts that "Karauj" is just a settlement with a  necropolis.  Arevik Sargsyan noted that from this moment excavations  on the territory of the monument cease until a new strategy is  developed for the study of this most important cultural and  historical monument for the country.

Recall that "Karahunj" or as it is also called "Armenian Stonehenge"  gained world fame after academician Paris Heruni, who devoted to the  study of this unique monument for many years, came to the  scientifically based version of Caraundhe as the most ancient  observatory. This hypothesis is supported by conical holes drilled in  the upper part of high stones processed by an ancient man.

However, carrying out the excavation of Karahunj (using heavy  equipment - Ed.), A little-known archeologist Piliposyan questioned  this version of a world-famous scientist, radio astronomer, creator  of a unique radio-optical telescope, claiming that Karahunj is just a  burial ground.  The excavations started in 2016 with the help of  heavy and other equipment caused a great negative public response.  Supporters of the Heruni scientific heritage believe that with these  actions Piliposyan depreciates the oldest cultural, historical and  scientific monument that has existed for at least 7500 years.