Khor Virap (meaning: Deep Dungeon) Monastery is located directly next to the turkish frontier with stunning views on the Ararat Mountains which were formerly located on Armenian ground. While belonging to Turkey today, Greater Ararat and Little Ararat are still THE national symbol of Armenia.
Rosas Haiku:
Wolkenumkost ruht
Der Ararat – zu Füssen
die Aprikosen
Armenian cemeteries frequently depict the deceased life sized and laser carved.
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Armenia has been high on my list of places to visit for a long time now. These pictures make me want to go so badly!
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There are more to come! And yes, it’s really worth while.
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Photos are amazing. It’s amazing the how many different cultures there are in the world. All so so interesting! Thank you for sharing.
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[…] seemingly incurable skin condition by Saint Gregory who he detained for 13 years in the dungeon of Khor Virap. Both events made him think about his life and he decided to install Christianity as Armenias […]
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