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23/02/2024

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Rome reached its largest territorial extent during the period known as the Roman Empire. The Roman Empire’s peak size occurred in the year 117 CE (Common Era) under the reign of Emperor Trajan. At that time, the empire encompassed vast regions of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, making it one of the largest empires in history.

23/01/2024

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I’ll admit it: Armenia was not on my travel radar. From a mass tourism perspective, it remains relatively undiscovered. But this little country filled with beautiful landscapes is exactly what you're looking for when you want to go somewhere no one you know has been. This is a place for those hung...

18/01/2024

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Photo from National Geographic magazine (No. 2, 1919).
Armenian boys defending Van between April 19 and May 16, 1915.
The eldest is 12 years old.

17/01/2024

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13/01/2024

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📍🇮🇹 Naples, Italy.
The Italian church San Gregorio Armeno is one of Naples’ most visited places. It was built in the 10th century by Armenians escaping from the Byzantine Empire to protect their relics of St Gregory the Illuminator.

25/12/2023

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A map illustrating the Caucasian states after the First Peace of Nisibis in 299 CE depicts a period of geopolitical stability and well-defined borders between the Roman and Sassanid Empires. This treaty, aimed at settling disputes and establishing clear boundaries, brought a temporary respite to the often tumultuous relations in the region. The peace facilitated cultural interactions, encouraging exchanges in language, arts, and technology among the diverse peoples. Local entities, including Lazica, Iberia , and Caucasian Albania, retained autonomy within the established framework, contributing to a complex political landscape.

12/12/2023

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On this day in 1889, Avedis III was born in Samatya, the Armenian sector of Istanbul, Turkey.

It was Avedis III who relocated the family business from Samatya, Turkey to Quincy, Massachusetts in 1929.

With the emergence of Jazz in America, the Avedis Zildjian Company began to flourish in its new location.

10/12/2023

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One of the more enigmatic entities of ancient history, Urartu rose to power in the 9th century BC, spreading its influence around illustrious Van Lake in present-day Turkey. From the start, Urartu was a powerful rival of its neighbor

03/12/2023

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Previously, historians claimed that Armenians settled on Armenian Nagoria after coming from the west from Fracia (this is northeastern Greece and Bulgaria).
But today, the latest genetic data has clearly shown that the movement was in reverse from East to West. That is, the Fracians were formed from Armenia. And the Armenian haplogroup R1b became the main characteristic marker for all Western Europe.
History says - from Asia Minor, a people came to Europe after expelling the former wild local black inhabitants who lived there, bringing with them culture: agriculture, livestock, crafts, metal smelting, iron, wagons, cities and their own.... R1b gaplogroup.
In the oldest chronicle of the British, on the first page, it is written that they came from Armenia. The same is said in the Bavarian chronicle.
And in the Basques, the leader of their people who moved to the Pyrenees was called Ay-tor, which in Armenian literally means - grandson of an Armenian.
The role and importance of Armenians in the history of our civilization has yet to be understood. But objective indicators will already do it, since people are all biased and pull the blanket on themselves. The Russians are especially guilty of this. They are more flattering than Turks in this regard, and how Turks constantly try to diminish the role of Armenians in history. Russian youngster always bake themselves and try to jump above their head. Almost all of their definitions about Armenians are false at first.
For example, judge for yourself, the Byzantine emperors, who the whole world calls the "Armenian dynasty", only Turks and Russians in their intellectual mutual soity call the "Macedonian dynasty". And this is despite the fact that they were baptized by the Armenian dynasty, giving Volodechka a written beauty, so-called Anna Armenian.
Oh the ungrateful !

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07/09/2020

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14/05/2020

"Keen hiker? Make Armenia your 2020 destination. The new Transcaucasian Trail, which travels through some of the most remote countryside in Armenia and Georgia, gives you 3000 kilometres to conquer."

11/05/2020

davidsbeenhere.com: "The afternoon of my fifth day in Armenia was one for the books! Come along with me as I participate in some extreme sports in Armenia including zip-lining and off-roading at the Apaga Resort and have some dinner in Yenokavan, Armenia!"

The afternoon of my fifth day in Armenia was one for the books! Come along with me as I participate in some extreme sports in Armenia including zip-lining an...

07/05/2020

"In the 19th Century, a handful of Armenians played a vital role in the court of Emperor Menelik II. And later, in the early 20th Century, a community settled that went on to have an economic and cultural impact in the country."

A church and a social club remain as echoes of a once thriving group which played an important role in the country.

04/05/2020

One Province, One Song: this time in Gegharkunik province of Armenia.

1- Սուրբ Աստված սուրբ և հզոր (Surb Astvac Surb yev hzor) 2- Քրիստոս ի մեջ մեր հայտնեցավ (Kristosi mej mer haytnetsav) Սևանի Սուրբ Հրեշտակապաետաց երգչախումբ (...

01/05/2020

"It was a loooong first day of driving, and it wouldn’t have been so grueling if it wasn’t for all the mountains. As the crow flies, the distance we traveled wasn’t so long, but we twisted and turned pretty much the whole way, as we made our way around hill after hill and mountain after mountain! The drive was pretty intense, but luckily we had some fantastic stops along the way."

Rough Relations At first I didn’t understand why I couldn’t find a direct flight from Baku, Azerbaijan into Yerevan, Armenia. Both were big cities, with big airports, each with lots of flights and routes. You’d think a nonstop Baku-Yerevan flight would be a no-brainer. But I’d soon learn tha...

28/04/2020

"Offering everything from meat-topped flatbreads to flavoursome cheese, Armenia’s diverse and exciting cuisine deserves a place on the on the global gastronomic map."

Armenian cuisine is rich and varied — but it’s the country’s wine, with its time-honoured traditions and distinct flavour, that sets the destination apart for food-lovers.

26/04/2020

davidsbeenhere.com: "On the morning of my fifth day in Armenia, I woke up bright and early and grabbed a quick breakfast at the Daravand Guest House and set out to explore the resort town of Dilijan! Join me as I learn to bake Armenian gata bread and have a huge feast in Dilijan, Armenia!"

On the morning of my fifth day in Armenia, I woke up bright and early and grabbed a quick breakfast at the Daravand Guest House and set out to explore the re...

23/04/2020

"The village of Armenades is situated in a deep depression in the north of the island, surrounded on all sides by ravines and thick, undulating hills and forests. In contrast to other Corfiot villages, known for their colorful Italianate architecture, the houses of Armenades are stark and white. Little is known about the origins of the village, except that it was founded by Armenian refugees from the Ottoman Empire, and that their main line of work was olive cultivation."

The island of Corfu, which lies off the west coast of the Greek mainland, is no stranger to foreign influences. Its unique culture is a fusion of Greek and Italian elements, with later British and [...]

21/04/2020

"A big part of this trip was visiting the Etchmiadzin Cathedral, and getting our kids baptized there. It’s not only the first-ever church in Armenia, but is thought to be the first-ever cathedral in the world because Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity. It was such a powerful feeling being there."

A quick peek at the other side of the world. Remembering our roots in Armenia.

19/04/2020

"Armenia is usually not the first country that will come into your mind when you’re deciding on your next travel destination but we are going to change that. Here are 8 very interesting things to do in Armenia and hopefully you’ll be convinced to explore Armenia next!"

17/04/2020

davidsbeenhere.com: "My whirlwind fourth day in Armenia came to a close in the spa town of Dilijan in the northern part of the country. Come along with me as I take you on a tour of the traditional guest house I stayed at and taste homemade Armenian foods in Dilijan, Armenia!"

My whirlwind fourth day in Armenia came to a close in the spa town of Dilijan in the northern part of the country. Come along with me as I take you on a tour...

15/04/2020

"For a country I’d previously had to plead ignorance, this is a story about what I found and loved in Armenia, which was pretty much everything."

A trip to Armenia's major cities and countryside reveal a nation that's bursting with natural resources, national pride, Christianity and a sense of hope.

13/04/2020

The capital of medieval Armenia, the city of Ani was a thriving center of trade and faith, survived by its haunting ruins.

The capital of medieval Armenia, the city of Ani was a thriving center of trade and faith, survived by its haunting ruins.

11/04/2020

"The Armenian community in Harbin was the biggest among the Armenian communities in China in the first half of the 20th century. They have their church and school, various organizations, leading active community life. The Armenians began to leave Harbin in the mid-1940s after the proclamation of the People’s Republic of China, and soon the community ceased to exist. "

By Artsvi Bakhchinyan Special to Mirror-Spectator HARBIN, China — The Armenian community in Harbin was the biggest among the Armenian communities in China in the first half of the 20th century. They have their church and school, various organizations, leading active community life. The Armenians b...

09/04/2020

davidsbeenhere.com: "My fourth day in Armenia continued with a trip to Lake Sevan, the largest lake in the country and the main source of Armenia’s fish. Join me as I enjoy some wild crayfish kebabs and tour a medieval monastery near Lake Sevan, Armenia!"

My fourth day in Armenia continued with a trip to Lake Sevan, the largest lake in the country and the main source of Armenia’s fish. Join me as I enjoy some ...

07/04/2020

"Traditionally, since ancient times the carpets and tufted rugs were used in Armenia to cover floors, decorate interior walls, sofas, chairs, beds and tables. Up to present the carpets often serve as entrance veils, decoration for church altars and vestry. Starting to develop in Armenia as a part of everyday life, carpet weaving was a must in every Armenian family, with the carpet making and rug making being almost women's occupation."

CNN | THE SILK ROAD | ARMENIAN CARPETS CNN The Silk Road: Past, Present, Future' explores the Armenia's rich tradition of carpet-weaving, a centuries-old cra...

05/04/2020

Here are some interesting things about Armenia that you might not know.