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The
Emblem of the Republic of Armenia
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The
flag of the
Republic of Armenia
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The
map of the
Republic
of Armenia
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We
hope that as the world travelers discovers the spectacular beauty and warm hospitality
in Armenia, they will encourage her people in the great changes that have occurred,
by reminding them of the natural wealth they have, and that which they can share
in the conservation of nature the preservation of traditional culture and
the preservation of the more than 5,000 cultural monuments dating to the 2nd
millennium BC.
Armenia known as one of the cradles of civilization - is
a beautiful country a long and cultured history. As a result, Armenia is an
intriguing tourist destination. Numerous monuments and masterpieces of the Ancient
era and middle Ages can be found throughout the country. The 5165-meter Mount
Ararat, geographically located in Turkey, is a national symbol of Armenia and
is visible from much of the Southwest region.
Armenia is often referred to as a museum in the open air.
There are about 40,000 historical monuments spread across Armenia worth seeing.
IN 301 AD, Armenians were the first nation to make Christianity their state
religion. As a result, much of Armenian cultural heritage is shaped by symbols
and values associated with the Christian faith. Many of the 40,000 surviving
ancient monuments in Armenia are Christian churches and monasteries, most of
which were built over demolished pagan temples. Hence, only one pagan temple
remains in Armenia, Garni.
Armenian khatchkars are a unique part of the national heritage.
Intricately decorated crosses are carved on monolithic rocks. There are over
4,000 khatchkars in Armenia, and every one of them has a singular pattern.
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