Hayastan am Bob Markarian Lawrence. In April and May of 2007 I journeyed back to Armenia (Hayastan in the Armenian language) to reconnect. My grandmother, great-aunt, great-uncle and great-grandmother were the only members of my immediate family to escape the gen

Lori Province and Yerevan

ARMENIA | Friday, 18 May 2007 | Views [771]

An exquisite khatchkar at Haghpat Monastery. Khatchkars are virtually never symmetrical from side to side. This symbolizes the imperfection of the world. The sides are often covered with intertwining vines similar to celtic knots. They are unending as is the universe.

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We stopped here in the Debed Gorge to have lunch. This area with its steep sides, dense forests and picturesque towns in one of my favorites.

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Hayastan am Bob Markarian Lawrence. In April and May of 2007 I journeyed back to Armenia (Hayastan in the Armenian language) to reconnect. My grandmother, great-aunt, great-uncle and great-grandmother were the only members of my immediate family to escape the gen

Lori Province and Yerevan

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