The Armenian Highlands are renowned for horse breeding. Some of the oldest traces of domestication of horses and the development of the chariot have been found there. Following the Biblical tradition Armenians are considered to be the descended of Torgom (Togarmah), where the Bible refers to the House of Togarmah, a land known for...
Dogs in Ancient Armenia
It is not a secret that the Armenian Highlands have played a vital role in the spread of agriculture and domestication of animals. Among the many animals that have accompanied the early inhabitants of the Armenian Highlands, the dog in particular has a special place in Armenian history and culture. As the inhabitants of the highlands...
The Enigmatic Stars of Artsakh
It’s well known that Artsakh (a.k.a. Nagorno-Karabakh) is a magical place. From the heaven reaching mountains to the unexplored caverns that hold secrets to human evolution and countless archaeological sights, Artsakh is unique in many ways. But not many have probably heard of the little star-shaped stones that, according to a local legend, are raining...
Beautiful Short Videos of Armenia
I recently stumbled upon some amazing and artistic short videos of Armenian landscapes which I’d love to share with you. Check it out. Autumn of my Homeland – Armenia by Michael Bartikyan Armenia by Danny Salkov Snapshot Armenia by Blanche The colours of Armenia by Andranik Keshishyan Armenia from Above by Gene Sharp Armenia by...
Stunning French documentary about Armenia on France 5
The French France 5 television has aired a documentary film on Armenia, and presented the country’s wonderful sights and history, and famous Armenians in a stunning manner. Director / Xavier Lefebvre Author / Guillaume Bernard P.S. wish it had English subtitles or translation and wish it was in better quality. I don’t seem to be able...
Traditional Armenia
A selection of beautiful artwork by Hayk Ishxani Martirosyan and music from Ashugh Bingyol & M. Voskanyan called Sareri Hovin Mernem. It depicts the spirit of traditional Armenian rural country. Enjoy! You can find more of Hayk’s work here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hayk-Ishxani-Martirosyan/307051369422808
Ancient Cave Dwellings of Armenia
Armenian Highland is distinguished with countless ancient cave dwellings, dating far back into history of human settlement. Discoveries in the Areni cave complex in Armenia yielded phenomenal finds such as the discovery of the world’s oldest leather shoe (5,500-year-old), oldest wine making facility (6,100-year-old), a straw skirt dating to 3900 BC, singes of animal domestication and...
Cross-stone Mountains (Kaçkar Mountains)
Eastern Turkey is the home of one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world, still holding some traces of its Armenian past. During the 19th en 20th century much of Armenian geographical and cultural names have been replaced in a process of Turkification of the region. Some etymologist estimated at least 3,600 Armenian place-names to have been replaced in...
Genetics and the spread of agriculture
Genetic studies show that Neolithic farming defused from Armenian population into Europe. Haplogroup G for example has it’s highest diversity within Armenians, which indicates that it originated with Armenians and spread to Caucasus and Europe. “Haplogroup G, together with J2 clades, has been associated with the spread of agriculture, especially in the European context....
