Archaeologists are finally teaming up to solve the mystery surrounding a prehistoric megalith site in Armenia known as the “Armenian Stonehenge.”
Bnorran Historic-Cultural NGO and the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography will be working together despite their differences of opinion on how the 5500 BC structure was built and what it was used for.
The two institutions think the site was either used as an astronomical observatory or a burial monument.
It consists of over 200 stones, and 80 of them have mysterious holes drilled into them.
According to the Armen Press, archaeological expedition team leader Ashot Piliposyan said: “It requires studies in all aspects.
“We discussed many issues during the signing of the agreement, we even considered that maybe in the future it will be possible to build a museum near the monument to display all materials regarding the ancient site.”
There is no evidence of astronomical tools at the site but some archaeologists think that the stones are meant to mirror a bright star called Deneb.
Both institutions which have just signed the agreement will now suspend any current investigations at Carahunge.
A joint seminar that will involve lots of experts including astronomers, archaeoastronomers, archaeologists and ethnographers will soon take place so a new research plan can be put in place.