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A ancient manuscript bound in gold and silver is on display at the Matenadaran Museum in Yerevan.

An Armenian Khachkar or Cross-stone stands in front of the Monastery of Kecharis in the town of Tsaghkadzor in the Province of Kotayk.

A young girl stand at the fountains in front of the Gyumri City Hall. Gyumriis the second largest city in Armenia and the capital of the Shirak Province in the northwestern part of the country. As of the 2011 census, the city had a population of 121,976, down from 150,917 reported at the 2001 census. Its name has been changed several times. It was originally founded as Kumayri, later re-founded as Alexandropol between 1837 and 1924 during the Russian rule, then Leninakan between 1924–90, then as Gyumri.

The Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God also known as the Seven Wounds of the Holy Mother of God is a 19th-century church in Gyumri, Armenia. Occupying the northern side of the Vartanants Square, the cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Shirak of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The church was constructed between 1873 and 1884. The church of the Holy Mother of God belongs to the Cruciform style of the Armenian churches with an external rectangular shape. The belfry is located at the top of the main entrance on the western side of the building. The church is topped with a large dome at the center surrounded with 2 minor domes. Unlike other Armenian churches, the altar at the Holy Mother of God is unique for its multi-iconic decoration.The church remained active during the Soviet years. After the 1988 Spitak earthquake, the 2 minor domes fell down and they were replaced with new ones. The fallen domes are currently placed in the church yard.

A giant steel cross stands on a hill near Artashavan. The building blocks used are volcanic in nature and come in 7 colours. This rock is formed from the ashes after the eruption of volcanoes. Is an excellent material for creating blocks for the construction of slabs and tiles. It can be used to create any architectural objects, and all thanks to the strength and quality of the breed.

Spandaryan Reservour with cemetary. Spandaryan; (formerly, Meliklar, Maliklar, Meliklu, and Kalachik) is a village and rural community (municipality) in the Syunik Province of Armenia. The National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia (ARMSTAT) reported its population was 486 in 2010, up from 446 at the 2001 census. The area contains the Spandaryan Hydro Power Plant, one of Armenia's largest hydro power plants and the Spandaryan Reservoir to the northwest of the village itself.

The Tatev monastery is a 9th-century Armenian Apostolic monastery located on a large basalt plateau near the Tatev village in Syunik Province in southeastern Armenia. The term "Tatev" usually refers to the monastery. The monastic ensemble stands on the edge of a deep gorge of the Vorotan River. Tatev is known as the bishopric seat of Syunik and played a significant role in the history of the region as a center of economic, political, spiritual and cultural activity. In the 14th and 15th centuries the monastery hosted one of the most important Armenian medieval universities, the University of Tatev, which contributed to the advancement of science, religion and philosophy, reproduction of books and development of miniature painting. Scholars of the Tatev University contributed to the preservation of Armenian culture and creed during one of its most turbulent periods in its history. The monastery is the "best-known site" in Syunik. Wings of Tatev, a cableway from Tatev to Halidzor village was opened in October 2010. It was included in the Guinness World Records as world's "longest non-stop double track cable car."

Old rusted Soviet vehicle of the 1950's.

Gladzor (Tanahat, Tanade) monastery is situated in the Vayots Dzor region (historical Province of Syunik) near Vernashen village. First records about the monastery refer to 795: according to archbishop and historian Stepanos Orbelian a small chapel was built on the burial place of Stepanos Syunetsi. The main church of Tanade monastic complex, St.Stepanos, was built by Proshian princes in 1273-1279.

The vertical Basalt columns in Garni Gorge.

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