Classical Antiquity

The golden statue of Anahit, which was melted in Rome

The golden statue of Anahit, which was melted in Rome

Introduction. The most revered deity of the Armenian pagan pantheon was Anahit, the goddess of fertility, healing, and motherhood, whom Agathangelos calls "the glory and life-giver of our nation." Her temples were among the richest in the entire country. And it was this very wealth that became the cause of one episode...

04.08.2026·MaSIS TV
Hannibal and Artashat: two different stories about one city

Hannibal and Artashat: two different stories about one city

Introduction There are few episodes in the history of Armenia that are repeated so often and examined so little. The sentence "Hannibal built Artashat" is found in textbooks, travel guides, and hundreds of articles. But when we turn to the primary sources, the picture is much more...

04.08.2026·MaSIS TV
Mount Nemrut. The lost tomb of the Orontid king above the clouds

Mount Nemrut. The lost tomb of the Orontid king above the clouds

In the Adıyaman province of southeastern Turkey, at an altitude of 2134 meters above sea level, there is a bare and rocky peak. There is neither water nor trees there, and no reason for a person to climb it. And right there, two thousand years ago, a king decided to build his eternal home. Today, on that peak, weighing tens of tons...

30.07.2026·MaSIS TV