Quba Mere Diwane - World's Largest Yazidi Temple In Armenia
Quba Mere Diwane is the biggest Yazidi Temple in the world, which serves a robust Yazidi community in the heart of the South Caucasus. The temple is dedicated to the Angel Melek Taus and the Seven Angels of Yazidi theology. The highest dome and the...
Matnakash - The Ultimate Armenian Bread
The golden brown crust from the outside and the softness on the inside will make you devour this delicious bread, especially when it’s fresh out of the oven. Have the bread with cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh greens & herbs, along with your general meal, or...
Bezoar Goats: A "Red Book" Animal
Would you be interested to see the graceful endangered Bezoar goats grazing and jumping over the red cliffs in the Vayotz Dzor Province of Armenia? Then pack your bags, come down to our amazing country and join any of our tours featuring Bezoar goats sights!...
Armenian Dried Fruits
Armenia has a centuries old tradition of producing high-quality dried fruits and berries. Armenian dried fruits are especially delicious, because they are made from local fruits, which are noted for their sweetness and richness of the taste. They are cholesterol free, low in sodium and...
Molokans - Adding Ethnic Color To A Homogeneous Armenia
Molokans are a Russian Christian sect, which split from Russia’s Orthodox Church in the 16th century, and were persecuted under the Russian tsars. By the early 19h century, the Molokans sought refuge in Armenia and in other South Caucasus countries. Currently they number about 3,000...
Vank Cathedral: A Gorgeous Fusion Of Islamic & Armenian Architecture
The Armenian Holy Savior Cathedral (Surb Amenaprkich Vank), also known the Church of the Saintly Sisters, is a cathedral located in the New Julfa district of Isfahan, Iran (UNESCO World Heritage Site). The delicately blue and gold painted central dome depicts the Biblical story of...
White Storks - A Cultural Icon Of Armenia
The Stork ("Aragil") is traditionally considered a sacred bird in Armenian legends and mythology, and it was regarded as the messenger of Ara the Beautiful, as well as the defender of fields. As such, the stork has often been a source of inspiration from the...
Zhingyalov Hats - Armenia's Favorite Snack
Zhingyalov hats, or jingalov hats - is a hallmark dish from Nagorno-Karabakh (Republic of Artsakh), and if you ever visit the Stepanakert bustling market, you can taste the real deal made fresh in front of you. In recent years, the popularity of this Vegan friendly...
Matenadaran
A highlight of any visit to Armenia, Matenadaran, officially the Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts – is a museum, repository of manuscripts and a research institute in Yerevan. It holds one of the world's richest depositories of medieval manuscripts and books which span a...
Yazidis In Armenia
Armenian Yazidis are a subgroup of Yazidis settled in Armenia, where they form the largest minority group. They are recognized as a distinct ethnic group in Armenia and are well integrated into the Armenian society, with freedom of religion and non-interference in their cultural traditions. ...