HISTORICAL BUILDINGS
STATUE OF “VAHAGN VISHAPAKAGH” (“DRAGON SLAYER”)
1965
State index: 1.2.15
Architect: Rafael Israelyan, sculptor: Ara Harutyunyan
Vahagn
was a prominent deity in the ancient Armenian pantheon, revered as the god of
bravery, thunder, and war. He was one of the most powerful and beloved gods,
symbolizing strength, courage, and victory. Vahagn earned the title
"Dragon Slayer" because, according to tradition, he battled dragons
that represented evil and darkness.
The
monument dedicated to Vahagn is situated prominently along the Yerevan-Sevan
highway, marking the northern entrance to Yerevan. It is set on a low basalt
pedestal. The sculpture depicts Vahagn standing above the clouds, vanquishing a
three-headed dragon during a storm. On the south-facing surface of the rock,
Vahagn is portrayed in this dramatic pose. The upper part of the monument
features a sculpture of a grape leaf, a symbol of Armenia. On the back of the
monument, an inscription from Movses Khorenatsi’s "The Birth of
Vahagn" is engraved.
The monument is constructed from smooth red tuff and stands 4 meters tall. Through this depiction, the creators aimed to represent the triumph of good over evil.
“Scientific Research Centre of Historical and Cultural Heritage” SNCO
Yerevan Municipality
