MONUMENTS

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THE SOUTHWESTERN ENTRANCE OF YEREVAN (“BUILDER EAGLE”)


1966


State index: 1.7.8

Architect: Rafael Israelyan

Sculptor: Ara Harutyunyan


The monument is located along the Yerevan-Etchmiadzin highway and was constructed in 1966. It was designed by architect Rafael Israelyan and sculptor Ara Harutyunyan. The monument features three large, parallel gables with triangular outlines, all connected by a central bronze sculpture of an eagle with outstretched wings.

The eagle is depicted with a steady gaze and detailed wings. Its head is adorned with a sun sculpture, and a grape leaf, a symbol of Armenia, is shown on its chest. This grape leaf motif is also present on the “Vahagn the Dragon Slayer” monument at the northern entrance to Yerevan, created by the same artists. The eagle grasps construction tools— a straight wire and a hammer— in its claws, symbolizing the strength and creative spirit of the Armenian people.

The height of the monument is 15 meters.

 

“Scientific Research Centre of Historical and Cultural Heritage” SNCO

Yerevan Municipality



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