COOL THINGS IN JAPAN YOU MUST SEE
The cemetery at Noratus is amazing for many reasons but mostly for the abundance of khachkars. A khachkar is a carved memorial stone frequently used as a headstone or a memorial marker.
It is frequently referred to as Armenia’s Little Switzerland because of its spa areas, beautiful mountainous surroundings and main street, Sharambeyan Street, built to resemble a Swiss Village. The town is situated within the Dilijan Nation
Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was actually carved out of the mountain! When you see this place you can only imagine the effort that it took to accomplish this amazing architectural achievement.
A short distance from Geghard Monastery is the village of Garni with its magnificent temple. Built in the 1st century CE, this ancient temple of Garni is the only Greco-Roman structure in Armenia.
Armenian cuisine is not only about food, it is about culture. Besides being delicious, many of the specialties have interesting backstories or are prepared using unusual methods.
Common ingredients in Armenian food include eggplant, lamb, cheeses -particularly goat, and bulgur or cracked wheat rather than rice. These are not highly spiced dishes relying instead on the freshness of the ingredients for flavor.