UNESCO World Heritage site Geghard Monastery, an hour’s drive from the capital, Yerevan, is a testament to Armenia’s spiritual history and architectural prowess. Known as Airivank, or ‘Monas ...

One of Europe’s most fascinating but undiscovered countries, landlocked Armenia has a distinct culture and deep ... celebrated for its unique red-tiled roof, and the Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World ...

Geghard was once a house for monks ... Historians say Saint Gregory the Illuminator started the monastery here in Armenia. The medieval complex, with its churches cut into rock, still has original ...

For example, Dilijan’s proximity to the UNESCO-listed Geghard Monastery and Lake Sevan makes it an ideal base for exploring Armenia’s rich heritage. Local officials are optimistic that the program ...

Others, like the Hanging Temple in China and Sumela Monastery in Turkey, virtually hover in midair, carefully balanced on the faces of steep, rocky cliffs. From the Buddhist traditions of Asia to ...

A UNESCO-listed treasure Situated in Maku County, West Azarbaijan province, the Chapel of Dzordzor is part of a historic Armenian monastery. Its origins date back to between 1315 and 1342 CE, when it ...

Pashinyan opens brackets 13:49 Russia MFA spox: No one in Europe, US waiting for goods from Armenia 13:34 Stefan Meister: Europe is neither able to solve its own domestic crises nor is really a ...

Armenia's government officially endorsed a draft bill on Thursday, initiating its process to joining the European Union, according to domestic media. The bill will now be presented to the country ...