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Ancient Armenian Warrior dance “Yarkhushta” – by Sevak Amroyan

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Another amazing song from Sevak Amroyan. This time it’s Yarkhushta / Υ…Υ‘Φ€Υ­ΥΈΦ‚Υ·ΥΏΥ‘ The Armenian folk dance Yarkhushta has very ancient origins. As such it has been mentioned in the works of early medieval scholars such as Movses Khorenatsi, Faustus of Byzantium, and Grigor Magistros. Yarkhushta has traditionally been danced by Armenian soldiers before combat...

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