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Armenian and Polish archaeologists have resumed excavations in the territory of Metsamor archaeological site since August 31. The works are implemented in the scope of the agreement between Armenian “Center of Protection of Historical Environment and Cultural Museum-Reservations” NCSO and Warsaw’s institute of Archaeology.

As the Center of Protection of Historical Environment NCSO reported, the current excavations are focused on the archeological layers of urban area to the north of Metsamor citadel dating from as early as XI-VIII BC. to I-III AD.

Ambassador of the EU to Armenia, Piotr Switalski along with the Deputy Minister of Culture Tigran Galstyan the head of Center of Protection of Historical Environment NCSO visited the site on Monday and got familiarized with the works of the archeologists.

As the co-head of the Armenian-Polish expedition professor Ashot Piliposyan who also acts as the deputy in the field of scientific activities, and the Director of the Institute of Archeology from Warsaw University Christoph Yakubian informed the guests that the excavation of the urban areas of the site have uncovered a man’s burial site dated to II-III AD and another of a child along with other items that can spread light on the significance and the role of the area and come up with new accurate conclusions.

Piliposyan informed the previous excavations unearthed a 1.2-meters-tall pitcher with another small jar found this year within a meter from the previous find.

After touring the site, the EU Ambassador has discussed with the NCSO leadership the prospects for further cooperation programmes.