Coat of arms of Armenia

Coat of arms of Armenia

The Coat of arms of Armenia is the national coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia. It was adopted on April 19, 1992, by the Armenian Supreme Council. The coat of arms combines new and old symbols, representing the heritage and history of the Armenian people.

Design

The coat of arms consists of an escutcheon that is divided into four quadrants. Each quadrant contains a symbol representing a significant Armenian kingdom from history. The quadrants are arranged around a central shield that features a depiction of Mount Ararat with Noah's Ark resting on its peak.

Quadrants

• The first quadrant (top left) features the Lion of the Kingdom of Armenia.
• The second quadrant (top right) displays the double-headed eagle of the Bagratid Kingdom.
• The third quadrant (bottom left) shows the cross of the Cilician Kingdom.
• The fourth quadrant (bottom right) contains the eagle of the Arsacid Kingdom.

Central Shield

The central shield depicts Mount Ararat, which is a national symbol of Armenia, with Noah's Ark resting on its peak. This symbolizes the biblical story of Noah's Ark coming to rest on Mount Ararat after the Great Flood.

Supporters

The shield is supported by a lion on the left and an eagle on the right. These animals are traditional symbols of power and courage in Armenian culture.

Other Elements

Below the shield, there are five important elements:

• A sword, symbolizing the power and strength of the nation.
• A branch of oak, representing the endurance and resilience of the Armenian people.
• A wheat ear, symbolizing the agricultural heritage and prosperity.
• A chain, representing the unity and solidarity of the Armenian people.
• A ribbon in the colors of the Armenian flag.

Historical Background

The current coat of arms was adopted after Armenia gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. It replaced the Soviet-era emblem, which featured symbols of communism and socialism. The design of the current coat of arms was influenced by the coat of arms of the First Republic of Armenia, which existed from 1918 to 1920.

See Also

• Flag of Armenia
• History of Armenia
• Mount Ararat
• Noah's Ark
• Kingdom of Armenia (antiquity)
• Bagratid Armenia
• Cilician Armenia
• Arsacid dynasty of Armenia