Geghard monastery The Geghard Monastery, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000, is an important sight in the country Armenia, which is closely linked to the Christian faith. Anyone who is on study trips through the country should definitely visit the monastery. Geghard Monastery is located 35 kilometers east of the capital Yerevan in the upper Azattal. History The founding of the monastery, which dates back…
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West Asia (also called Southwest Asia) is the westernmost part of Asia. The term is used only to a limited extent, as the area overlaps with the Middle East with the main difference that Egypt is not included in West Asia. According to Countryaah.com, the region of West Asia includes the following nations: ARMENIA AZERBAIJAN BAHRAIN CYPRUS UNITED ARAB EMIRATES GEORGIA IRAK ISRAEL JORDAN KUWAIT LIBANON OMAN PALESTINE QATAR SAUDI…
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Film During the First World War, Armenian photographers in journal films depicted the fighting between Russians and Turks on the Caucasian front. The first Armenian feature film is considered A. Minervin’s “Under the Kurds” (1915). After the brief independence, the film was nationalized in 1923 under the direction of a.k.a. director Amo Bek-Nazarov, who for a long time had a central position in Armenian film life. In addition to journal…
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Best time to go to Armenia The autumn (September-October) is probably the most beautiful season in Armenia, with long, warm days, cold nights and autumn-colored forests. The time from April to June is also good, but the weather can change quickly during this time. If you want to avoid winter cold, any time from May to October is fine. If you want to ski in Armenia, you can do it…
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