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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 Blog Climbing Mount Aragats travel

Climbing Mount Aragats

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Tiresome Traveler

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Erzurum: Battleground of Kingdoms Past

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Tiresome Traveler

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Selcuk: Gateway to Ephesus and So Much More

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Tiresome Traveler

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Abu Simbel: The Mighty Temple of Egypt’s South

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Tiresome Traveler

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Abydos: Exploring the Land of the Dead

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Tiresome Traveler

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Tatev Monastery is the main reason domestic and in

Tatev Monastery is the main reason domestic and international tourists make their way up the winding valleys that lead to Tatev. Built right on top of a cliff, construction began here in the 9th century. Since then, the church has witnessed the invasions of Seljuks, Mongolians, Persians and Turks. The defensive walls you see surrounding the church were constructed in the 14th century. Left battered throughout history, the church was heavily restored in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.

Tatev is Armenia's most popular day trip destinati

Tatev is Armenia's most popular day trip destination. With so much beauty in the surrounding area, it's a pity people only take an hour or two to take it all in. Bed and Breakfast homestays are sprinkled around the tiny village for those who decide to linger. Village life remains slow around here where you're more likely to run into a herd of sheep instead of people. Plenty of hiking opportunities abound here but many trails are abandoned or unmarked making a simple day trek a little more adventerous.

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.

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