Armen Petrosyan's paper on the origins of Bagratid dinasty. He also mentions Hovann Simonian's opinion about the possible haplogroup of Bagratids. Hovann is the admin of Armenian DNA project and other projects.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Armen Petrosyan's paper on the origins of Bagratid dinasty
Sunday, March 12, 2023
In just 10 years of paleogenetic research Europeans recovered the genetic history of their continent
In just 10 years of paleogenetic research Europeans recovered the genetic history of their continent. Off course this became possible because of decennies of intense archaeologic studies.
Friday, March 10, 2023
A tribe Parnaki is attested in Iron Age Assyrian texts (Esarhadon period) in North East of modern Iraq.
A tribe Parnaki is attested in Iron Age Assyrian texts (Esarhadon period) in North East of modern Iraq. This tribal name is remarkable because the name P'arnak (Փառնակ) is present in the Khorenatsi's list of patriarchs. It can be found also in toponyms. Kusti-Parnes in Artsakh and P'arnac' in Sasun region. Also Parnatun. It's not granted that all this terms derive from the same origin. Nevertheless it's another example when we see that terms that appear in Khorenatsi are not simply random names. Or names that appear after Achaemenid empire.
Friday, March 3, 2023
During the construction of a mall in southern parts of Yerevan an Urartian stone tomb was found with multiple burial urns and other artefacts
During the construction of a mall in southern parts of Yerevan an Urartian stone tomb was found with multiple burial urns and other artefacts. Currently the tomb is accessible to visitors.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
A group of Armenian and Polish archaeologists has found a rich burial of a couple in Metsamor
A group of Armenian and Polish archaeologists has found a rich burial of a couple in Metsamor. Most probably spouses. The date is around 3200 years before present. So it's Lchashen culture period. Crosses similar to Celtic style are remarkable.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
I had a discussion with a person who knows how to extract Y dna data from samples.
I had a discussion with a person who knows how to extract Y dna data from samples. He said that the Chinese theytree service is not as reliable as Yfull. They upload too much low coverage samples. So caution is needed with their results. It will be a good practice to double check their results with FTDNA service if the sample is available there also.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
An important update on R1b-M269 in ancient Armenia in Etiuni period.
An important update on R1b-M269 in ancient Armenia in Etiuni period.
Saturday, February 25, 2023
About Yervanduni ( old Eruanduni , Greek Orontid ) origins.
About Yervanduni ( old Eruanduni , Greek Orontid ) origins.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
One possible way to know the language(s) spoken in Kur-Araxian culture is to examine the onomastics in those places were there was continuity
One possible way to know the language(s) spoken in Kur-Araxian culture is to examine the onomastics in those places were there was continuity.
Sunday, February 19, 2023
According to some sources Darius appointed his closest friend Hydarnes as satrap of Armenia after the unsuccessful rebellion of Armenia and Media against Persians (around 522BC).
According to some sources Darius appointed his closest friend Hydarnes as satrap of Armenia after the unsuccessful rebellion of Armenia and Media against Persians (around 522BC). The Persian pronunciation of this name is Vidrna.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The most comprehensive description of South Caucasian archaeology by Antonio Sagona. From Paleolithic to Iron Age
The most comprehensive description of South Caucasian archaeology by Antonio Sagona. From Paleolithic to Iron Age.
Friday, February 10, 2023
The origin of Thracians is interesting from Armenian perspective for two reasons.
The origin of Thracians is interesting from Armenian perspective for two reasons. First to check the Kortland's proposal about close relation between Armenian language and Thracian. The second reason is to verify the validity of ancient Greek claims about the presence of Thracian tribes near or in Armenia.
Sunday, February 5, 2023
The Armenian word giwl / gel (գիւղ) meaning village has different proposed etymologies.
The Armenian word giwl / gel (գիւղ) meaning village has different proposed etymologies. Jahukyan compare it with Latin villa, Acharyan consider it as having uncertain origin. Hrach Martirosyan propose an interesting etymology, which is further reinforced by an Urartian term.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The Van-Urmia ware (or Urmia ware) culture.
The Van-Urmia ware (or Urmia ware) culture. Other names used in post Sovietic countries are Karmir Vank or Kyzil Vank culture. This name is derived from a site in Nakhichevan.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Below is the link about this finding.
Below is the link about this finding.
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Samples from Nevali Chori. (Wang 2023)
Samples from Nevali Chori. (Wang 2023)