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Monday, August 4, 2008
Dragon Monument Found in Azerbaijan?
Ancient stone monument found in Lenkoran, Azerbaijan
BAKU. JULY 28. KAZINFORM. A stone monument with an image of an unusual animal, similar to a dragon on it, was found in Kozalar village, of Lenkoran, Azerbaijan.
The animal has a crown on his head, with fire coming out of its mouth.
According to archaeologist Janvashir Hasanzade the age of the stone with the image of a dragon is at least 2000 years.
He said the discovery is an anthem of the Girkan state on the Ptolemy's map. The ruins of ancient buildings were found in this territory.
They locate at an area of 2 hectares. An underground tunnel of 3 meters in height and 1 meter in width was discovered during the digs in 1988. [! 1988? Nothing like these archaeologists being current in their field publications. Geez!]
Due to the tense situation in the country, no studies were held there. [In 1988? or now?] The underground tunnel is in four directions. The west part of the tunnel extends to 6 kilometers to the ruins of Bellebur tower, Kazinform cites TodayAZ.
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