Sculpted in 1970 by local artist Varaz Samuelian, this intricate and magnificent statue depicts one of Armenia’s main folk heroes riding his horse. It stands tall at the corner of Tulare and M Streets in downtown Fresno. The legend of David of Sassoon dates back to the 8th century, when it is said he helped drive Arab invaders out of Armenia. On its base, the massive two-and-a-half ton copper statue also depicts numerous symbols of Armenian cultural history, including Mt. Ararat, Noah’s Ark, and letters of the Armenian alphabet.