Whether you’re visiting solo or with your significant other, Armenia has everything to make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable While Armenia is often associated with its rich history and stunning landscapes, it is also a hidden gem for a romantic winter escape. This captivating country provides everything from exhilarating outdoor adventures to cozy, intimate retreats. Here’s why Armenia should be at the top of your list this winter season. Adventure Awaits: Thrilling Winter Activities For those seeking adventure, Armenia delivers an array of winter activities to match every thrill-seekers desires. Skiers and snowboarders can explore the scenic slopes of Tsaghkadzor, a charming resort town nestled in the stunning Mount Teghenis, or head to the modern MyLer Mountain Resort n...
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Hiking, paragliding, skiing, and off-roading in one of the world’s best-kept secrets Armenia is quickly becoming the go-to destination for travellers craving adventure, nature, and culture. Located between Europe and Asia, the country is a hidden gem featuring untouched landscapes, rich heritage excursions and a growing list of thrilling activities that are perfect for adventurers. Whether it’s trekking through breathtaking mountains, paragliding over scenic valleys, skiing down pristine slopes, or off-roading through rugged terrain, Armenia offers experiences like nowhere else. "Armenia offers a truly unique experience," says Lusine Gevorgyan, Head of the Tourism Committee of Armenia. "Here, visitors can experience not just the thrill of adrenaline, but the opportunity to embar...
Read MoreA hundred years after taking in scores of children whose parents were killed in the Armenian genocide, a 19th-century orphanage in Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter has reopened its doors as a museum documenting the community’s rich, if pained, history. The Mardigian Museum showcases Armenian culture and tells of the community’s centuries-long connection to the holy city. At the same time, it is a memorial to around 1.5 million Armenians killed by the Ottoman Turks around World War I, in what many scholars consider the 20th century’s first genocide. A visitor tours the Armenian Museum in the Old City of Jerusalem, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. (AP Photo/ Maya Alleruzzo) Turkey denies the deaths constituted genocide, saying the toll has been inflated and that those killed were victims of c...
Read MoreThe International Court of Justice ordered Azerbaijan last week to prevent and punish acts of vandalism and desecration affecting Armenian cultural heritage sites during ongoing conflict in the region. This ruling has potential to go beyond the South Caucasus region and create a benchmark for all such conflict zones around the world. The significance of the ruling extends beyond this one region. As UNESCO has proven relatively powerless to protect cultural heritage at risk in conflict zones, the World Court now emerges as a body that may be better able to safeguard irreplaceable cultural treasures and protect minority rights from the abuses of racial discrimination. The 7th-century Armenian church of Vankasar in Azerbaijan. Photo: Caucasus Heritage Watch Cornell University resear...
Read MoreArchaeologists find evidence of failed Roman imperialism Archaeologists from the University of Münster and the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia have discovered remains of a Roman arched aqueduct during excavation work on the Hellenistic royal city of Artashat-Artaxata in ancient Armenia. It is the easternmost arched aqueduct in the Roman Empire. Excavation work took place back in 2019, and an evaluation of the find has now been published in the Archäologischer Anzeiger journal. “The monumental foundations are evidence of an unfinished aqueduct bridge built by the Roman army between 114 and 117 CE,” explains author Prof. Achim Lichtenberger from the Institute of Classical Archaeology and Christian Archaeology at the University of Münster. “At that time, Art...
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