Armenian epic poem "Daredevils of Sassoun" has been included in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

18:34 • 05.12.12

The Armenian epic poem "Daredevils of Sassoun" has been included in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Armenia’s application has been discussed on December 5 at the sitting in Paris.

Armenia’s Foreign Ministry’s press service reports that Armenia’s application has been adopted unanimously.

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