It is known for a fact that the Kingdom of Van (Urartu) has existed at some point in time. But did you know that its
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The Power of Wind in Paintings of Aivazovsky – The Beaufort Scale
The 13-number Beaufort scale measuring the speed of wind via visual, observed effects of the wind is widely used by sailors. Remarkably, marine artist Hovhannes
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Mount Ara and Cave of Resurrection
The representation of the Armenian Highlands as the region feeding Western Asia strengthened in early Chalcolithic when the trade relations between the Near Eastern states
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Ancient Petroglyphs of Armenia
The multitude of rock carvings (also known as petroglyphs) discovered in Armenia testifies to the millennia-old history of the rock art in the region. In
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BBC About Armenia, the First Christian Country
Armenia adopted Christianity as state religion back in 301 AD. The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the oldest Christian churches in the world. It
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Armenia in a 1710 Atlas
In 1705-10, a renowned French cartographer, scientist, and writer Henri Chatelain in cooperation with Nicolas Gueudeville published a monumental work named “Atlas Historique, Ou Nouvelle
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The Immense Treasures of Musasir – The Louvre Texts
According to texts from the Louvre, the great army of Sargon crossed the Kurdish mountains en route to Lake Urmia, swept through the local cities
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The Battle of Tigranocerta Simulated by Time Commanders BBC
Time Commanders is a 2003 – 2005 and 2016 BBC technological game show, which featured simulations of historical battles. Teams of four contestants each directed
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The Ancient Village of Hin Khot – Armenia – Resembling Machu Picchu
The ancient village of Hin Khot is lying at an altitude of 1500 meters and is surrounded by impregnable rocks and blooming gardens. It is
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