SAROMM Grounds Takes the Stage at COP17

The study of the karas by archaeologist Miqayel Badalyan, initiated and supported by SAROMM Grounds, has entered the competition of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards in the Research category. For us, entering is already a reward: a vessel long overlooked at home will now be read by heritage specialists across Europe.

Archaeologist Miqayel Badalyan’s study of the karas, the clay vessel that has held Armenian wine for millennia, is now published. Initiated and supported by SAROMM Grounds, the book is the result of a collaborative effort involving leading Armenian and international researchers. Bringing together historical, archaeological, scientific, and cultural perspectives, it explores the many dimensions of this traditional clay vessel, from its origins and historical evolution to its composition, ornamentation, and enduring place in Armenian winemaking.