Uratian Fortress Explored in the South Caucasus
Archaeologists from Armenia and Poland are studying Argishtikhinili, a 2,500-year-old Urartian fortress in western Armenia.
The excavation has uncovered living areas, a storage room, and a stone carving with human features, including eyebrows, eyes, nose, and lips.
“It was an idol-like figurine, preserved in its original position,”
said Mateusz Iskra of the University of Warsaw, describing the well-preserved stone carving.
The team found a room with large vessels for storing food embedded in the floor, and an adjoining room with the stone carving leaning against a stone box.
Author's summary: Archaeologists explore 2,500-year-old Uratian fortress.