Khor Virap, An Iconic Armenian Monastery, Is Known For Its Stunning Location Against The Backdrop Of Mount Ararat. Its Historical Significance As A Place Of Pilgrimage And The Underground Pit Where Saint Gregory The Illuminator Was Imprisoned Make It A Captivating Destination For Those Interested In Armenian History And Culture.
Garni Village, Nestled In Armenia's Kotayk Province, Is Famed For The Iconic Garni Temple, A Symbol Of Pre-Christian Armenian History. Visitors Are Drawn To Its Breathtaking Natural Landscapes And The Well-preserved Ancient Architecture That Offer A Glimpse Into The Country's Rich Heritage.
Symphony Of Stones
Geghard Village In Armenia Is Renowned For The Geghard Monastery, A UNESCO World Heritage Site With Remarkable Cave Churches And Rock-cut Architecture. This Spiritual And Historical Gem Is Set Amidst A Picturesque Gorge, Providing A Serene And Captivating Experience For Visitors.
Optional DAY: X Day, Yerevan
Echmiadzin - Yazidi Temple
This Excursion Takes Us To One Of The Oldest And Coziest Towns Of Armenia – Echmiadzin, Which Is The Religious Center Of All Armenians. The Main Cathedral Of Echmiadzin Was The First Official Church Built In Armenia. Today It Is The Holy See Of Echmiadzin, Where The Catholicos Of Armenia Resides. Legend Tells That It Was Here That Jesus Christ Descended From Heaven To Show Where He Wanted A Church To Be Built. Echmiadzin Means “The Coming Of Only Begotten”. After This We Will Visit The Archeological Site Of Zvartnots Cathedral, Which Is A Masterpiece Of Armenian Architecture. The Area Is A UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.
Yazidi Temple - The Biggest In The World. There Are Not Many Yazidi Temples Around The World And The Most Famous One Is Lalish Temple, Built-in 478 BC, Located In Iraq.However, The Largest Yazidi Temple In The World Is Called Quba Mere Diwane And It Is Located In Armenia’s Armavir Region In Aknalich Village.Armenia’s Second-largest Minority Group Is The Yazidis And They Have Been Living In Villages In Armenia For Decades. They Migrated To Armenia Because Of Religious Persecution Predominately From The Ottoman Empire. During The Armenia Genocide, They Flocked To Villages In An Attempt To Retain Their Religion And Culture.Today, There Are More Than 35,000 Yazidis Living In The Republic Of Armenia And The Largest Community In The World Lives In Iraq (around 500,000 People).This Is No Exact History Where The Yazidis Originated But They Mostly Originated From Upper Mesopotamia (modern-day Syria And Iraq). Their Language Is Called Kurmanji And They Have A Rich History Dating Back Thousands Of Years.The First Time Historian Abd Al-Karim Al-Sam’ani Mentioned Yazidis Was In The 12th-century. Their Faith Is Monotheistic And Called Yazidism And They Believe In One God And His Seven Angels Who Created The World.The Yazidi Temple In Armenia Was Constructed In 2019
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