Gegharot Waterfall
Gegharot Waterfall - one of the wonders of Armenia, which forms the eponymous tributary of the stormy Kasakh River, flowing along the slope of the Mount Aragats. It is located at an altitude of 3,000 meters above sea level, just 12 km from the village...
The Sanctuary Of Armenian Gods On Mount Nemrut In Western Armenia (Cappadocia, Turkey)
One of the pearls in the culture of the Armenian people is the Pantheon of Armenian Pagan Gods, located on the top of Mount Nemrut, which is located in the southwestern part of historical Armenia (modern Turkey). Gigantic statues of Gods in the sanctuary on...
Tsarakar - Long Lost Armenian Monastery Found Inside A Rock In Turkey!
The carved inside the rock a stunning 10th century Armenian monastery complex Tsarakar has been discovered near the Kurdish village of Çukurayva (former Armenian village of Prut), at an altitude of 1,949 meters above sea level, in the Kars Province of modern-day Turkey (the...
The Statue Of Hayk Nahapet in Yerevan - Cultural Heritage Monument Of Armenia
The statue of Hayk Nahapet, the legendary patriarch and founder of Armenian nation is located on the 2nd block of Nor Nork administrative district in Yerevan. The story of Hayk the Great is told in the “History of Armenia” attributed to the Armenian historian Movses...
“Aseghnagorts” - The Finest Khachkar In The World
The 12th century monastery of Goshavank, located in the Tavush Province of Armenia, kept samples of the world's finest khachkars (cross-stones). The “Aseghnagorts” (“The Needlecarved”) khachkar still standing by the entrance to the chapel, which is a true work of art....
“Many Armenian Ladies Are Very Beautiful” - Mark Twain, The Great American Writer And Public Figure
The beauty of Armenian women is not subtle and it’s impossible to ignore even when you’re seeing an Armenian woman for the first time. Armenian women have dark hair and fair skin. Their lips are bright and plump, and their eyes and eyelashes are dark...
Nubar Gulbenkian (1896-1972) - A Diplomat, Oil Tycoon And British Spy
Nubar Gulbenkian was an Armenian-British oil tycoon, diplomat and spy, and was known as one of the most eccentric people of the last century. The extravagant appearance of Nubar Gulbenkian, who walked with a long beard, with a monocle, a cigar in his mouth and...
Noah's Tomb - In Armenian Nakhijevan
In the southern part of Nakhijevan (former Erivan governorate, currently part of Azerbaijan) there is an ancient and interesting object - the grave of Noah. According to a legend, Armenian Nakhijevan was the place where Noah settled after the Great Flood. Noah and his family...
Dzoraget: Canyon Of Divine Beauty
Be the witness of an incredible panorama of the Dzoraget Canyon with its exuberant vegetation of Lori, which will leave an everlasting impression on your travel in Armenia. Dzoraget is considered a major ecotourism and adventure destination, the community does have various tourist attractions due...
Minas Avetisyan - An Armenian Artist Who Took Painting To A New Level
Minas Avetisyan is one of the most prominent representatives of the Armenian painting of the second half of the 20th century. Minas has created compositions, landscapes reflecting the Armenian countryside, as well as portraits, still life, frescoes. His works are unique with their strong contrasting...