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Global Architecture

Tatev Monastery, Armenia

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…

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Countries

Armenia: Country Profile

“Ճանապարհն է վաստակը,” goes an old Armenian proverb—“The journey is the reward.” Armenia is the kind of country where that line feels literal. Roads climb fast, valleys narrow…

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Countries

4 Countries of Caucasus

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…

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Landforms & Water

Lake Sev

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…

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Landforms & Water

Lake Parz

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…

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Landforms & Water

Lake Kari

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…

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Cities

Every City in Armenia: A to Z

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…

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Landforms & Water

Lake Arpi

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…

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