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Site ID
Ar/Sk.242.03
Site Name
Sahakaberd BC 01
Site Type
Burial Cluster
Landscape
Sahakaberd
Periodization
Late Bronze, Iron 1
UTM Zone
38T
UTM Easting
432369
UTM Northing
4496897
Elevation
2,195m
Association

Ts BC 01 is located near the base of Mt. Aragats, within the area of the military practice range. It is 1.0km west (bearing 269°) of Ts BC 79 (map quad B4i).

Topography

The area around this cluster has been highly disturbed by the military activities in the area. Bunkers dug into the ground pockmark the area of the cemetery.

General Description

While numerous disturbed tombs are visible, none are clear in their entirety. The area of the cluster is approximately 30m north-south by 25m east-west. An accurate estimate of the number of burials is not possible, however, all appear to be standard cromlechs 3.5-5m in diameter.

Features & Materials

No surface materials.

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