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Vardan Mamikonyan Statue, Yerevan

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#6 of 30 in Historic Sites in Yerevan
Historic Site · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
A prominent city landmark, Vardan Mamikonyan Statue is dedicated to Armenia's most beloved national hero. The equestrian statue depicts the man charging on a horse with a sword in his right arm raised high above his head. A military figure and a member of nakharars--Armenia's aristocrats--Vardan Mamikonian was killed in a battle against Persians in which Armenians fought for their right to practice Christianity. Many Armenian churches are devoted to this martyr and saint. Make Vardan Mamikonyan Statue a part of your Yerevan vacation plans using our Yerevan visit planner.
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  • By rezasattarzadeh
    The statue is located close to the Republic Square and it depicts one of the legendary warriors of Armenia. It's one of the places which tourists photograph a lot.  more »
  • By JnVSydney
    A famous military warrior, in early to mid 400 ad. The monument gives the impression the horse is leaping through the air with the leader astride, which makes it quite different from the...  more »
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  • By Alina Gotcherian
    Pretty epic statue. Worth checking out during a trip to Vernissage Market. Kids love to play around, plus lots of photo ops here.
  • By Arman † Mkrtchyan
    Վարդան Մամիկոնյանը Ավարայրի ճակատամարտում հայոց զորքերի հրամանատարն էր։ Այն տեղի է ունեցել 451 թվականի մայիսի 26ին՝ Վասպուրականի Տղմուտ գետի եզերքին՝ Ավարայրի դաշտում։ Հայոց բանակը բաղկացած էր 66 000 զինվորներից, իսկ պարսիկների բանակը՝ 90 000 զինվորից, որոնք պաշտպանված էին նաև փղերով։ Ճակատամարտը վերջացավ հայերի հաղթանակով։ Զորավար Վարդանը զոհվեց այդ ճակատամարտում։ Հետագայում նա դասվել է սրբերի շարքը
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