The Government of the Republic of Armenia approved the decision to create the “Artashat Capital” historical and cultural reserve, by which the budget area was set at 5.8 hectares.
The creation of the “Artashat Capital” historical and cultural reserve is because it is a monument of republican significance and is included in the state list. The area needed for the account is considered state property. There are monuments of republican importance in that area, particularly the Artashat capital (II century BC – IV century AD), built by the Armenian king Artashes in BC. 180-170s. And it was named after him, Artashat.
The creation of the reserve fully complies with the requirements of the RA Law “On the Protection and Use of Immovable Monuments of History and Culture and Historical Environment,” as it is created around the historical environment and monuments.
The creation of the reserve will not result in an additional financial obligation. Its further preservation and operation will be carried out at the expense of extra-budgetary funds from “Historical-Cultural Reserve Museums and Historical Environment Protection Service.”
Thus, as a result of the decision, the proper protection of the entire area of the monument group, the possibility of complete professional study and popularization, the inclusion of the reserve area in tourist routes, and the most effective use of state funding will be ensured. The creation of the reserve aims to increase the effectiveness of research and popularization of historical, archaeological, and architectural immovable monuments, monument complexes, monument groups, historical and natural environment, and other cultural values.
Let’s add that by the relevant decisions of the RA Government, the historical and cultural reserves “Zorats Karer Settlement,” “Lori Berd Urban Area,” “Amberd Castle” and “Fort,” “Bjni Castle,” “Smbataberd,” “Dashtadem Castle” and “Capital Dvin” were created. , which have become GNCO’s “Historical-Cultural Reserve Museums and Historical Environment Protection Service” branches to increase management efficiency and provide additional financial resources.
