𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱
Matnakash is traditional Armenian bread consisting of a smooth, elastic dough made with flour, water, sugar, salt and oil.
Before baking in a well-steamed oven, the dough is usually topped with a mixture consisting of flour, water and sweatened black tea, which lends the bread a unique, crispy crust that complements its soft and slightly chewy interior.
This bread has a distinctive oval or round shape. Its name matnakash translates to "finger draw" or "finger pull", derived from the traditional way of adorning the bread’s top by using fingers.
In Armenia, this leavened bread is still a staple as it has been for ages, available in bakeries, grocery stores and restaurants throughout the country.
16𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙑𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙙𝙧𝙖𝙡
New Julfa district, Isfahan, Iran
The Holy Savior Cathedral, commonly referred to as the Vank Cathedral, located in New Julfa district of Isfahan. It was built in 1606 AD, by the hundreds of thousands Armenians (mainly from #Artsakh and #Syunik regions of Armenia) who were forcibly resettled in Persia, following orders of Shah Abbas.
The interior is covered with unique frescos and gilded carvings, and includes a wainscot of rich tile work. The delicately blue and gold painted central dome depicts the Biblical story of the creation of the world and man's expulsion from Eden. The ceiling above the entrance is painted with delicate floral motifs. Two sections of murals run around the interior walls: the top section depicts events from the life of Jesus, while the bottom section depicts tortures inflicted upon Armenian martyrs by the Ottoman.
#VankCathedral #NewJulfa #Isfahan
𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗡
Gegharkunik province, Armenia
Lake Sevan, also known as “the Jewel of Armenia”, is one of largest high-mountainous fresh water lakes in the world.
It is located in the very middle of Armenian highland, in a huge mountain bowl framed with picturesque peaks at an altitude of 1,900 meters. The lake's surface area is 940 sq km, the maximum depth is 95 meters, maximum length 70 km, width 35-50 km, fed by 28 rivers and flows out by Hrazdan river.
The lake was born as result of volcanic activities of Geghama ridge. The eruption diked the ancient river valley about 250 thousand years ago.
The coastline of lake Sevan is picturesque with its thick woods, white bare steep rocks, mountain steppes, pine trees and pebble beaches. This beautiful landscape is added with whipped clouds that literally touch the snow-capped mountain tops. One can't help admiring these breathtaking views. Besides, the mountain air there is always pure and fresh comparable to sea breeze.
Lake Sevan is surrounded with numerous old Armenian Monasteries, built during 8th-10th century, created in absolute unique style of Armenian architecture.
🎵 ANTSCHO
#LakeSevan #Armenia
𝗟𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗡
Gegharkunik province, Armenia
#LakeSevan #Armenia
𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆
Vayots Dzor province, Armenia
#Armenia #VayotsDzor #NoravankMonastery #Noravank
𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙚𝙡
Yeghvard, Kotayk province, Armenia
The 10 meter tall statue of Lebanese monk Saint Charbel, famous with healing miracles, is located in Yeghvard town. It is the first pilgrimage site in the Caucasus region dedicated to Saint Charbel. The initiative for installation of the statue belongs to Lebanese businessmen Nicholas Abu Faisal.
St. Charbel is the heavenly physician who heal the sick, whereas a traditional doctor will prescribe medication, or when medical treatment becomes impossible. The recorded number of miracles is increasing all over the world. He intercedes for anyone in need of healing. His miracles touch the whole world, in Europe, Canada, USA, and as far as Australia. Faithful flock to him from every corner of the globe and every religion. His icon is in numerous churches, chapels, and shrines.
🎥 @ourfohagop Hagop Ourfo
#SaintCharbel #Armenia
𝟭𝟯𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗺𝗼𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆
Aragatsotsn province, Armenia
🎥 drone.armenia
#Saghmosavank #Armenia
