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14 Month Trip Armenia Asia Blog Europe Tatev travel

Tatev: Where the Mountains meet a Church

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Tiresome Traveler

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14 Month Trip Armenia Asia Blog Noravank travel

Noravank: Epic Church and Ancient Caves

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Tiresome Traveler

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14 Month Trip Armenia Blog Byurakan travel

Byurakan: Day Hikes in Northern Armenia

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Tiresome Traveler

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14 Month Trip Armenia Blog Climbing Mount Aragats travel

Climbing Mount Aragats

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Tiresome Traveler

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Geghard, Garni, Khor Virap: Day Trips from Yerevan

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Tiresome Traveler

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Yerevan: New Capital for an Ancient People

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Tiresome Traveler

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Looking up inside the main apse of the Medieval Ge

Looking up inside the main apse of the Medieval Geghard Monastery. The dark interior is mostly lit through candle light and the little natural light that seeps in. The stalactite ceiling is similar to those that you will find in Islamic architecture, demonstrating the cross cultural exchange when stradling the border between Europe and Asia.

The most interesting room at Geghard Monastery is

The most interesting room at Geghard Monastery is a tomb within the church that was built in 1283CE. The deep carving on the wall depicitng two chained lions and a eagle were the family's coat of arms. The dark room with limited outside lighting create a very every atomsphere. Geghard is an easy day trip outside of the capital city of Yerevan. '

Garni Temple was built in 77CE and is the only pre

Garni Temple was built in 77CE and is the only pre-christian monument standing in Armenia today. Built in the Greco-Roman style, the temple was dedicated to the sun god Mihr. Visiting Garni is easy to visit using public transportation from the capital of Yerevan and can be added on to a longer day trip to Geghard Monastery.

View of Mount Ararat from our bedroom window in By

View of Mount Ararat from our bedroom window in Byurakan, Armenia. Located in modern day Turkey, Ararat is an important symbol to the people or Armenia and mythology. It is said to be the final resting place of Noah's Ark.

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