Near the village of Hartashen in Armenia's Shirak region lies Sharan Karer—a ancient alignment of nearly 700 basalt menhirs set in three symmetrical rows. Recent research explores its unique spatial geometry and a compelling hypothesis: could this megalithic complex have served as a prehistoric defensive barrier?
Let’s talk about the Dragon Stones
One of the many fascinating mysteries about the Armenian Highlands is the existence of countless prehistoric megaliths known to the Armenians as the Vishapakar “serpent-stones” or “dragon stones”. Fascinating, not just because of their quantity (over 150 have survived. Imagine how many haven’t been found yet or didn’t survive the test of time), but...
