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Medieval rock-hewn tomb discovered in Armenia’s Ohanavan


A medieval rock-hewn tomb has been uncovered in the area of Ohanavan community, the Kasakh Gorge, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport informs.

A resident of the village discovered the monument during earthworks on his property.

The incident was recorded by the Aragatsotn regional service of the Service for the Protection of Historical Environment and Cultural Museum-Reserves SNOC and the work was halted.

The necessity of handing over the archaeological objects to the state and the need for urgent excavations were discussed. The newly discovered monument will be certified in the near future.

Specialists of the Historical and Cultural Monuments Protection Department of the Ministry of Culture, the Service for the Protection of Historical Environment and Cultural Museum-Reserves and the Historical and Cultural Heritage Scientific Research Center toured the site of the newly discovered tomb and a number of other historical and cultural monuments.


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@SouthCaucasus: Zoom Seminar: The Late Soviet Revisited https://t.co/CPIcG1NFKW


Zoom Seminar: The Late Soviet Revisited https://t.co/CPIcG1NFKW

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Georgian PM, Saudi Minister review cooperation, investments


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Ossetian Real Estate in Georgia – JAMnews


Ossetian Real Estate in Georgia  JAMnews

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Media: Armenian authorities trying to “cleanse” army of Moscow’s influence and attract “NATO personnel”


The main goal of the new personnel changes in the ranks of the Armenian Armed Forces is to get rid of personnel who have gone through the “Russian school” and are under the influence of Moscow


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Azerbaijan joins International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives


President Ilham Aliyev has approved the law on accession to the International Agreement on Olive Oil and Table Olives, 2015.


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Snow forecasted for tomorrow


On February 16, it will snow in Baku and the regions, Report informs, citing the National Hydrometeorological Service of Azerbaijan.


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Azerbaijan increases oil import from Turkmenistan by over 56%


In 2023, Azerbaijan imported 551,680.11 tons of crude oil worth $317,542,370 from Turkmenistan, Report informs, citing the State Statistics Committee.


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3 officers shot in Washington, leading to daylong standoff before suspect’s arrest


AP:  Three police officers were shot trying to make an animal cruelty arrest that touched off an hourslong standoff in the nation’s capitol on Wednesday, which ended late at night with a man’s arrest.

The officers were hospitalized and expected to recover from gunshot wounds, authorities said. A fourth…


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Reasons for increased demand for dollars…


The demand for US dollars in Azerbaijan has surged in recent months, prompting speculation about the underlying factors driving this trend and its potential implications for the country’s economy.

Figures released by the State Oil Fund (ASOIU) reveal a stark increase in dollar sales, with January 2024 witnessing a sale…