Tigran Mets Avenue
The avenue begins at the Republic Square of Yerevan. It continuous to Amiryan Street from North to South and becomes a crossing street with traffic flowing from Hanrapetoutyan and Agatangeghos streets to the nearest square of “Ayrarat” cinema and then to Yerevan Railway Station. At the beginning of the street there are some 2-3 stored residential buildings […]
Pushkin Street
New residential constructions, administrative centers, entertainment places, hotels, restaurants… this is the typical picture of Pushkin Street, which has become one of the most beautiful and busiest streets in Yerevan for 60 years. The street was called Tarkhanovkaya, Knunyants, Gnuni, and finally Pushkin since 1949. The street construction works began in 1870; it had a 12.7m length […]
Man of Cinema
“To me Mher was a “God” in all matters; as a talented actor, as a brother, as a father. He was a man who was born a child and died a child. To him the most powerful thing in the space was love, love to work and create. He was a man who would never […]
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. […]
Temple of Aruch
The Ornament of Armenian Architecture Domed halls make a special group in diversity of early medieval Armenian architecture. One of the largest churches of this type of architecture is the temple of Aruch which has been quite well preserved and reached to our days. The temple is situated in the village of Aruch, near Ashtarak. […]
The 2200th Anniversary of Old & New Artashat
Present Day Miracle Artashat, the 4th historical capital of Armenia, celebrates the 2200th anniversary of its foundation. The city was founded in 189-188 BC by Artashes I, the founder of Artashisyan Dynasty. The city lies on the Ararat valley, in front of Ararat Mountain being situated on 12 big and small hills of Khor Virap. […]
Gyumri, My Love
Gyumri, the second large city of Armenia, has ancient history. It has been mentioned in the traveling notes of Greek historian Xenophon. The first historical information about settlement named Kumayri is provided by historian Ghevond (VIII century). During centuries the historical name of Kumayri is changed into Gyumri. The city is also changed. The economic development of […]
The Medieval Shelter of Selim
In 12-14th centuries the cities of Medieval Armenia were flourishing. Trade was developing. With the development of ecclesiastical architecture, construction of secular buildings, especially of caravanserais was developing, too. This had a great importance for the development of the country, as it was providing the connection between cities and the quiet and regular motion of […]
The treasures of Matenadaran: Manuscript number 9422
Miniature, the art of decorating manuscripts, has its special place in Armenian art, the infinity of which is not wholly discovered yet. Here Armenians’ characteristic features of artistic thinking, aesthetic perception, imprint of interaction with cultures of different countries and great love towards beaty have been expressed. The examples of Armenian miniature are spread in all over […]
The world of natural stone sculptures
Armenia is land of stones. Having clearly expressed mountainous relief Armenia is distinguished with the difficult geological structure and great variety. During thousands of years geological processes and meteoric influences, especially gusts of wind gave birth to natural stone sculptures which are rare and unique geological monuments of nature. They are miraculous natural formations and have […]