With its 120 plates and illustrations, this book is a scientific study of the nature and climate of Syunik, which is located in the southeastern section of the Republic of Armenia. The study discusses the characteristics and dating of the ancient monuments found there. Separate chapters are devoted to the monuments and artifacts of the aeneolithic and early bronze age, middle bronze age, late bronze age, early iron age, and the age of broad utilization of iron. The sections dedicated to the discussion of Syunik's pre-Christian society, the trades, and beliefs is simply fascinating.
Contents
Transliteration Key
Introduction
The Nature and Climate of Syunik 12
PART ONE - THE CHARACTERISTICS AND DATING OF THE MONUMENTS
A Schematic Map of the Archaeological Monuments of Syunik (prepared by O. S. Xnkikyan) 16
Chapter I: Monuments of the Aeneolithic and Early Bronze Age Eras 17
Chapter II: Monuments of the Middle Bronze Age
Chapter III: Monuments of the Late Bronze Age 42
Chapter IV: Early Iron Age Monuments 49
Chapter V: Monuments of the Age of Broad Utilization of Iron
PAERT Two - TRADES AND BELIEFS
Chapter I: Trades 99
Chapter II: Beliefs 107
Summary 121
Annotations
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Abbreviations 128
Bibliography 129
ILLUSTRATIONS AND PLATES
Explanations on the Illustrations and Plates 141
Illustrations and Plates 145