Martakert is the region of Nagorno Karabakh with the center of the same name Martakert. In the suburbs of Martakert, there have been discovered lots of fascinating resembling human being stone idols of pagan époque, stone sarcophagus, capitals of pagan temples. During the Karabakh-Azerbaijan conflict Martakert was occupied and was under the control of Azeri […]
Karvatchar Region (New Shahumian Region)
The unique beauty of Nagorno Karabakh exists on the peak of mountains, tranquility of nature, something necessary for a human being to beautify the environment especially in summer heat. Karvatchar is a region in NK, known for many cross-stones (khachkars) and ruins of middle-age Armenian villages which have been preserved. One of the ancient roads tying […]
Gandzasar Monastery
Called the wonder of Artsakh or the Angel of Artsakh, its construction was initiated in 1216 after the invasion of Seljuk Turks by the Great emperor of Khachen Hasan Jalal. Ganzasar is one of Artsakh’s most enerated shrines. Its walls and dome are embellished with bas-reliefs depicting the Crucifixion, Adam and Eve, two ministers of the […]
Stepanakert Airport… opening soon
News coverage on the Stepanakert Airport, has recently drawn everybody’s attention, and mass media’s particularly; hence, the employees of “Tourinfo” magazine had left for Nagorno-Karabakh to find out some details just on the spot from head of department of civil aviation, Mr. Atbashyan. According to the “Stepanakert Airport Construction and Development” project handed to us, […]
Shahumian Region (Under Azerbaijan Occupation)
Shahumian region, situated in the Northern part of RMK, was occupied by Azerbaijan in June 15, 1992 in the result of which all the population was deported. Before the occupation Shahumian consisted of 187 villages with the total population of about 22000 people. The Shahumian region is rich in the first Christian monuments of Artsakh- Glkhavank, Orek, etc. […]
The Significance of September 2 in Nagorno-Karabakh
Independence is, as a rule, achieved due to hard struggle, but becomes a result of mass destruction, loss of human beings and worsening of social life. Being a part of the world globalization modern countries are inclined to achieve independence only by means of diplomatic relations and peaceful communication. September 2 is a significance day in the […]