Geghard Monastery (Armenian: Գեղարդ, meaning “spear”) is a remarkable architectural site situated in Kotayk Province of Armenia. A significant share of its uniqueness lies in
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Ancient Historians About Armenia
Ancient historians referred to antique Armenia by the name that is in use even today. That’s because Armenia predates most of the surrounding countries and
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The Armenian Tradition About the Biblical Magi
In Matthew 2:1–12, we read that Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem during the days of Herod, when Jesus Christ was born. Magi told
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Horse Breeding in Armenia
Armenia has been a renowned land of horse breeding from times immemorial. In fact, the Armenians have been one of the first to develop the
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Armenia – The Lost and Forgotten Paradise
The Biblical Garden of Eden has preoccupied the minds of believers, theologians, and countless adventurers of the past for a very long time. Many have
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The City of Erebuni, A Major Center of the Kingdom of Van
After the unification of the Nairi states by Arame (858 – 844 BC), a historic Armenian state known as the Kingdom of Van (Urartu to
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The Central Province of Ancient Armenia, Ararat
After an exploring tour in Persia and Armenia in 1830 and 1831 respectively, Rev. E. Smith described the state, especially accentuating the Ararat Plain. He
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The Armenian Name of the Milky Way Galaxy
Ancient Armenians were well-informed in astronomy. In fact, the oldest known observatories are located in Armenia. Karahunj dated to 4,200 BC and the observatory at
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Monastery of Bardzrakash St. Gregory in Armenia Was One of “Europe’s Most Threatened Heritage” in 2014
The Monastery of Bardzrakash St. Gregory in Dsegh, Armenia, is one of the 11 monuments and sites that have been shortlisted for “The 7 Most
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