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“The people who divided the heavens at the constellations, probably lived in the Euphrates valley, as well as in the are of Mount Ararat” – William Olcott Carahunge Ancient Observatory is located 200 km south of Yerevan, in the territory of the former Tsghuk province of Syunik, three kilometers north of the city of Sisian, …
Many Americans can’t pinpoint Armenia on the map, much less be expected to know about the country’s rich cultural history. That said, now is the time to experience the full beauty and cultural richness of this region through its newest and most rapidly growing product: fine wines. One company – Storica Wines – is bringing Armenian wine …
House Adopts Pallone Amendment to Protect Global Human Rights, Reign in Billion Dollar Defense Program Amendment Will Hold Azerbaijan Accountable for Violations Washington, DC – An amendment offered by Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives today. The amendment would enhance protections …
The Azerbaijani authorities are acting in blatant violation of international norms, and bear the responsibility of the killing the 3 servicemen of the Armenian Armed Forces (violating their right to life), and the damaging of the health of the wounded servicemen. At the basis of this statement are the facts that the Azerbaijani armed forces: …
1. KARAHAN (right top and bottom) and PORTASAR (left top and bottom) are both ancient Armenian sites in ancient Armenian Highlands, not too far from one another. 2. Karahan site is older than Portasar. 3. Both designated site names are Armenian. 4. More than 95% of the ancient Armenian lands are now within borders of …
For many wine producers, harvesting the grapes is the most stressful time period as it can make or break the future of potential wines. Some harvests are easier than others with enough time to gather the grapes with the days and nights going exactly as planned and making it a truly wonderful celebration of gathering …
The Human Rights Defender of the Republic of Armenia (RA) received alarms from the communities of Verin Shorzha and Saradeghy in the Gegharkunik Province, that the Azerbaijani armed forces started firing intensively this morning, between 03:30 and 03:40. All of the alarms are that the Azerbaijani servicemen are firing directly at their residences. According to …
Ancient Armenian city now called – Erzrum – in modern-day Turkey, was changed from Armenian city of Artzrum. Although it was also called – Karin, it’s original names was Artzrum, as it was another region of metallurgy where silver and gold were smelted. In Armenian, Artz means “Silver”. Artz(at) is a variant name for “silver.” …
More than a hundred years after the Armenian Genocide, Armenian churches in Turkey continue to be a target of attack. In Istanbul, a protest has been held against the disrespect shown by a bawling crowd in front of the Surp Takavor Church. There have been protests in Istanbul against the disrespect shown to the Armenian …
Vakıflı is the last Armenian village in Turkey. The residents are the descendants of those who opposed the Ottomans on the Musa Dagh in 1915. A women’s cooperative has existed in the 135-citizen’s village since 2005. The women’s cooperative in the village of Vakıflı, 135 citizens in Samandağ near Hatay, was founded in 2005. The …
The 500-year-old church Surp Sarkis is living its last days. The special stones of the church, which is about to collapse due to unrepair, were removed from their places and stolen. Historical places in North Kurdistan are being plundered by the state and are facing destruction. The Surp Sarkis Church, which was built in the …
Roman Goddess DIANA (right photo), spelled backwards, is ANAHIT, the Armenian Goddess.Anahit is originally Armenian in nature and adopted by other cultures. Etymologically, ‘Anahit’ is derived from the Armenian words ‘անհատ’ “anhat” and ‘անհատական’ “anhatakan” meaning “solitary, singular, and unique”. No other direct etymological explanations exist in any other languages. Persian adaptation came later. By …
With no priest to minister and no faithful to pray, Dhaka’s Armenian church has one last parishioner: a Hindu caretaker. With no priest to minister and no faithful to pray, an Armenian church in Bangladesh has one last parishioner: a Hindu caretaker doing his “sacred duty” to preserve a relic of the city’s former commercial …
The top coin is of Tigranes II the great to demonstrate the famous Armenian Tiara which appears on the reverse of the bottom coin, a silver rare denarius of Mark Antony from Artemide Aste LV. 37 BC. Military mint traveling with Canidius Crassus in Armenia. This reverse type refers to Antony’s alliance with Artavasdes II …
These five languages all share unique qualities that make them interesting to study and learn. Here are five fascinating languages off the beaten track that are worth taking the time to learn: Armenian Armenian, the official language of Armenia, shares many unique qualities that might seem daunting but also fascinating for English speakers to study. …
My coin versus a conventional Nisibis coin of Tigranes II. It is sometime after 68 BC and Tigranes II, after an occupation of 20 years, has lost the city to Lucullus. The director of the Nisibis mint to the chief engraver: “We need coins to keep our trade economy going. Just use the ones with …
The French National Library published an English and French diary-memoir in April of 2021 titled “The Earth Alone Can Help Us” written by Srbuhi Hovakyan, who, by the narrowest margin, survived Armenian Genocide. It was edited by Raymond Kevorkian and Maximilian Girard. The presentation of the book took place at the National Library of France …
The Gevorgyan family was one of the prominent families living in the Khotorjur village group in the Kiskim district of Erzurum province. On the eve of the Armenian Genocide there were 978 Armenian houses in 9 quarters of Khotorjur, with a population of 6,906 mostly Catholic Armenians. The Gevorgyans’ grandfather, Serob (born in 1824, in …