Yerevan is a vibrant, beautiful city best appreciated from a panoramic viewpoint, especially on clear days when Mount Ararat appears in the distance. The Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex is one of the most meaningful places to take in those views. As an Armenian, it’s also an important site for me to share with travelers, […]
Category Archives: Cultural Heritage
The Armenian alphabet is one of the oldest writing systems still in continuous use, and it remains a cornerstone of Armenian cultural identity. In this article, I will talk about Armenia letetr and alpabet for first-timers who want to get familiar with our ancient language. The written word is strange when you think about it: […]
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Armenian Dragon Stones (Vishapakar): Mysterious Giants Lost in History!
Stepping back to the pre-Roman world, while everyone knows of Stonehenge, the Celtic heartland (Great Britain, Ireland, Gaul, and Iberia) is rich with megaliths, cromlechs, dolmens, and menhirs. Interestingly, ancient Armenians built a similar, and even older, structure at Zorats Qarer (Qarahunj). Furthermore, the deep cultural parallel extends to smaller stones: the mysterious Armenian Dragon […]
There are not many things that represent Armenia and Armenians the way the Duduk does. The Armenian Duduk is more than an instrument; it has become a symbol of national identity. Good-quality meditative Armenian duduk music, or a sad duduk melody, in my humble opinion, can awaken feelings. It inspires. It heals for our busy […]
There are certain elements or associations in each nation’s history that, when you hear them, you immediately identify the country. The Armenian Khachkar is one of the most popular historical and cultural artifacts that define Armenia. I’ve photographed them everywhere in Armenia and beyond, from up in the mountains to museums. In this article, I […]
As an Armenian, writing about my own culture was a little bit hard because I was afraid I might sound biased. However, after studying my own culture, the time has come for me to write about Armenian culture and simply tell who we are, what history we have, and what our traditions are. In this […]