Active work is underway in Areni to create the first cave museum. The cooperation between Viva and the “Areni-1 Cave” Scientific Research Foundation is promising. The partner organizations aim to present the cradle of ancient civilization and winemaking to the public and the world in a new format by the end of the year – as a cave museum. This will help preserve the unique archaeological heritage while contributing to the development of tourism, education, science and the economy of Vayots Dzor.
The installation of cabinets and display cases at this archaeological center of global significance is nearing completion. At the same time, work is underway on the museum’s lighting, interior design and security systems. The discovered colorful karas, a traditional Armenian clay vessel used in winemaking, already has its place, and an animated presentation of it has also been prepared.
The “Areni-1” cave is not only a unique archaeological monument of Armenia but also a site of global significance that offers new insights into the origins of human civilization, culture, and winemaking.
