Vishaps of the Geghama Mountains. New discoveries and propedeutics to a history of research

Vishaps are characteristic prehistoric megaliths found at high-altitude pastures of the South-Caucasian mountains. First "discovered" in the early 20th century, these monuments have remained largely unknown to the international scientific community, and their date and function are still debated. This paper presents an overview of the history of research on the vishaps of the Gheghama Mountains, modern Armenia