Perched on a basalt plateau at the edge of the Vorotan River gorge in Syunik Province, Tatev Monastery is one of Armenia’s most dramatic medieval sites. Its fortified walls guard centuries of scholarship and faith. As of 2025, the complex anchors a broader cultural landscape that includes a record-holding cableway, a cliffside hermitage, and deep […]
“Ճանապարհն է վաստակը,” goes an old Armenian proverb—“The journey is the reward.” Imagine dawn breaking over the Armenian highlands as crimson light spills across jagged peaks and deep river valleys. In this profile, we’ll explore Armenia’s geological tapestry, from its ancient Kingdom of Urartu temper to the modern hum of Yerevan’s boulevards. You’ll learn how […]
From the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea—about 750 miles (1,200 kilometers)—the Caucasus is a tight knot of mountains, languages, and histories. People commonly speak about “four Caucasus countries,” but maps and institutions don’t always agree. This guide explains what that phrase usually means, why definitions differ, and what to know about each place. What […]
Lake Sev (Armenian: Սև լիճ, romanized: Sev lich; Azerbaijani: Qaragöl; both meaning “black lake”) is a lake situated on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The majority of the lake lies within the Syunik Province of Armenia, while a smaller portion is located in the Lachin District of Azerbaijan. Geography Lake Sev is positioned to […]
Lake Parz (Armenian: Պարզ լիճ, romanized: Parz lich, lit. ‘Clear Lake’) is a small, serene lake located in the Dilijan National Park, situated east of the town of Dilijan in Armenia’s Tavush region. Resting at 1334 meters above sea level, the lake is a notable geographic feature. Geographical and Physical Characteristics Lake Parz spans a surface area of […]
Lake Kari (Armenian: Քարի լիճ, K’ari lich, literally “Stone Lake”) sits high on the southern slopes of Mount Aragats in Armenia, a compact alpine lake framed by moraines and perennial snow. Its shore is a launch point for hikers and a neighbor to a storied cosmic-ray station. What is Lake Kari? Lake Kari is a […]
Armenia, a nation with a rich history and diverse topography, is home to numerous cities, each possessing unique characteristics and histories. This article aims to provide an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the various urban settlements within Armenia. Urbanization in Armenia As of 2017, Armenia has a total of 46 municipalities designated as urban communities, also known as քաղաքային համայնքներ […]
Lake Arpi (Armenian: Արփի լիճ, romanized: Arp’i lich; Turkish: Arpa Göl) is a significant natural reservoir located in the Shirak Province of Armenia. Positioned on the Ashotsk plateau in the northwestern part of the country, it sits at an altitude of 2,025 meters and spans an area of 20 km^2. The lake serves as the primary […]
Armenia, a country with rich geographical diversity, hosts a variety of lakes, ranging from vast bodies of water to smaller mountain lakes. The most prominent among them is Lake Sevan, situated in the Gegharkunik Province, which stands as the largest lake in both Armenia and the entire Caucasus region. The country’s lakes play a crucial role […]
Yerevan Lake (Երևանյան լիճ, Yerevanyan lich) is the capital’s artificial reservoir tucked between Malatia-Sebastia and Shengavit districts. Built in the 1960s to regulate the Hrazdan River, it sits at about 2,979 ft (908 m) above sea level and has become both infrastructure and cityscape—part flood buffer, part leisure front, and part living lab for urban […]
