The first known historical information about the Armenian Highlands is contained in Sumerian cuneiform records dating back to the 18th-17th centuries BC. These records mention
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Goshavank – The Khachkar of Master Poghos
One of the works of master Poghos, a khachkar (cross-stone) of astounding beauty, is kept in Goshavank. Goshavank (Monastery of Gosh) is located in the
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The Armenian Highlands in the Eyes of Quintus Curtius Rufus, Strabo, Herodotus, and Avienus
Quintus Curtius Rufus, “History of Alexander the Great”. “The route there goes through steppes. Situated between the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers, they are so abundant
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Trojan War and Armenians – Unknown Pages of History
“The troops advanced, and the ground as if flamed up; Dol groaned as if under the rage of the god, the thrower of lightning Zeus
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The Armenian Saghmosavank Monastery – Aragatsotn Province, Armenia
Saghmosavank (Armenian: “Monastery of the psalms”) is located in the village of Saghmosavan in Aragatsotn Province, Armenia. In its vicinity is the river Kasagh, as
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The Ashkharhs of Greater Armenia
Ancient Armenia consisted of administrative units called “ashkharhs” (“world” in Armenian), which could be deemed analogous to modern states. Each of the ashkharhs had broad
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Ancient Village of Akori – Where Noah Planted a Willow
The Akori settlement is situated on the northeastern slope of Masis, otherwise known as Greater Ararat. Now, this area is occupied by Iğdır Province of
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The Dwelling of Gods – The Sacred Mount Ararat
From time to time, humanity is forced to review their apprehension of the surrounding world. For centuries, it has been considered that the humanity had
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Tamerlane and Geghard Monastery – The Legend of the Spear of Destiny
A 14th-century Turco-Mongol conqueror Tamerlane has achieved outstanding military success, conquering vast territories. However, he was yet to conquer Armenia. And thereby, he decided to
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