COOL THINGS IN JAPAN YOU MUST SEE
The Matenadaran is a repository of manuscripts and a research organization. It houses the world’s largest collection of Armenian documents; over 23 thousand manuscripts and gospels some dating as far back as the 9th century.
The Cascade is a giant limestone structure of stairs rising to a platform top. At the bottom of the Cascade is the Sculpture Garden populated with artwork from the likes of Botero and others.
The Armenian Genocide is one of history’s most brutal holocausts. It describes and immortalizes the expulsion and mass extermination of 1.5 million ethnic Armenians at the hands of the Ottoman government during the years 1914 to 23.
Mother Armenia is a statue in Yerevan of a woman holding a sword that represents Armenia. The symbolism is that, although Armenia is benevolent, she will defend herself against all enemies.
This lively, multi-level market takes up about a city block and sells just about anything you can imagine; all types of food, clothing on the upper level and live animals on the periphery of the market.
Although in ruins now, Zvartnots Cathedral is a unique example of Armenian architecture from the early Christian period.