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14 Month Trip Armenia Asia Blog travel Yerevan

Yerevan: New Capital for an Ancient People

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Tiresome Traveler
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Ani: Ruined City like no Other

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Erzurum: Battleground of Kingdoms Past

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Mount Nemrut: Ancient Little Kingdom

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Cappadocia: Ancient Churches and Underground Cities

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Cappadocia: Fairy-tale Land

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Climbing up modern Armenia's highest mountain, Mou Climbing up modern Armenia's highest mountain, Mount Aragats. Sitting up at 4,090 meters, the view down into the valley below is breathtaking. The hike itself is easy for those used to hiking but be prepared for some alittude related illnesses if you are driving up from Byurakan (1459meters) to start the hike.
All the medieval churches you enter while in Armen All the medieval churches you enter while in Armenia are still active places of worship. The dark interiors are dimly lit with prayer candles left by pilgrims, making it easy to fall into a meditative state.
In a country filled with picturesque medieval chur In a country filled with picturesque medieval churches, Noravank is the most visited and for good reason. This 13th century church is situated up in a gorge which provides the church with a stunning red hued background. It's possible to do a day trip to here from Yerevan but we decided to stay overnight in order to drink local wine and enjoy the area.
No matter where you go in Armenia, you will always No matter where you go in Armenia, you will always stumble upon khachkars. These beautifully ornate stone slabs have a history of over 1000 years in the country and are most easily found around churches. They have a wide variety of uses from protecting souls to commemorating battles and the construction of churches.
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