1. Statue of Komitas Vardapet - You should know him already: he was a priest, composer, singer, musicologist, and much more.
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2. Statue of Alexander Tamanyan - He designed the Yerevan city center in 1924, including numerous parks and beautiful buildings.
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3. Statue of David of Sasun (Sasundzi Davit) - Armenian folk hero who defended his people against Arab invaders. David embodies Armenians' love for freedom and their willingness to fight to preserve it.
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4. Statue of Yeghishe Charents - He was a prolific Armenian poet who met the most unfortunate fate: purged by Stalin.
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5. The Statue of Mesrop Mashtots - Monk, theologian, and linguist: credited with the creation of the Armenian alphabet. He also invented the Caucasian Albanian alphabet and, it seems, the Ethiopian alphabet, as well.
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6. The Hands Statue - Given to Armenia by its twin Italian city of Carrara. It represents friendship between the cities; Armenia responded back with a statue made of tuff.
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7. The Statue of Martiros Saryan - Saryan was one of Armenia's greatest artists, known mainly for painting landscapes and using bright colors.
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8. The Statue of Haik - Legendary patriarch and founder of the first Armenian nation.
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9. Statue of Sayat Nova (Harutyun Sayatyan) - Poet, singer, and musician. 220 songs can be attributed to Sayat Nova, but it is believe he had written many thousands altogether!
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10. Statue of Vartan Mamikonyan - One of the greatest military and spiritual leaders of ancient Armenia.
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11. The Statue of Mother Armenia - Overlooks Yerevan and symbolizes peace through strength, as well as the important status of older women in Armenian culture.
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Well, there you have it - one extra! The next time you're in Yerevan, you'll know what these terrific statues represent and immediately swoop-in for a photo op!
