In the Ancient Near East, pithos of various sizes and capacities were widely used in multiple sectors of the economy. In Egypt, Assyria, the Hittite, and Urartian kingdoms, grain and different agricultural products, especially wine, beer, and oils, were stored in jars. Thousands of potteries were discovered during excavations in Van, Argishtikhinili, Erebuni, Ayanis, Toprak-Kale, …

It is known that winemaking and viticulture occupied a special place in the material and spiritual culture of the Hellenistic world, where creativity associated with wine is limitless. The influence of this culture, emphasized by local form, is also noticeable in Armenia. Wine as a commercial commodity was made in ancient Armenia in large quantities …

Among the historical and cultural achievements of the ancient Ecumene are several trade items: coins, seals intended for important states, and commercial documents—bullae, which depicted various scenes related to viticulture and winemaking. The influence of this tradition is also visible in Armenia. The excavations of ancient Artashat, which began in the 1970s, revealed the city’s …

The up to-day ongoing excavations initiated by the Artashat archaeological expedition of the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the Academy of Sciences of the Armenian SSR in 1970 revealed the significant role of the capital in the cultural, economic and political life of Antique Armenia as well as the Near East. The systematic study …

            In contrast to other types of art, architecture tends to centralize within itself the collective image of nations and states. It is the only art where great human labor, technical skills and, ultimately, creative inspiration and the spirit of the nation are united. Zvartnots is the magnificent temple in which, the architectural culture and …

The article of Hayk Gyulamiryan, director of the Wine History Museum of Armenia, was published in the famous German scientific magazine Antike Welt. The new article on Armenian winemaking was published in the magazine’s section “Museums of the World” and tells about the creation of the museum, the goals, activities and exhibitions. “The idea to …

A new museum is delving into the history books of Armenia’s rich wine culture. When you think of wine, there are always a few classic nations that spring to mind. Maybe it’s the lush valleys of France, the sumptuous vineyards of Italy, or a newer location like California or New Zealand. But you’d be missing …

The Armenian Highlands have been a prominent center of agriculture since ancient times, where viticulture and winemaking have been among the leading branches of the economy since at least the middle of the 2nd millennium BC. Cuneiform inscriptions of the Kingdom of Van contain references to the establishment of gardens, fencing, construction of cellars, and …

The ceramics of the Classical period of Tigranakert (1st century BC-3rd century AD), represented by the richest collection of archaeological material discovered during a decade and a half of excavations, is important source for studying the material and spiritual culture of that period. Besides rich diversity of shapes it has another important peculiarity: it is …

Wine is one of the most mysterious drinks in the history of mankind, with numerous useful properties, mixed with dramas and wars, religion and politics. Why does this ordinary drink so popular since ancient times, and why that is it received attention not only privileged class, but also creative individuals – writers and painters. This …