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The Areni Cave is a multicomponent cave site with artifacts dating from the Chalcolithic to the Bronze Age. In Armenia, the Areni Cave complex is also known as "Birds' Cave" ("Trchuneri" in Armenian). Located near the town of Areni

Areni Cave

Alec and Marie Manougian Treasury-Museum was opened in October 11, 1982. The Treasury-museum is a fine example of modern Armenian Architecture which encompasses the original and distinctive features of classical Armenian architecture.

Treasury Museum

The National Gallery of Armenia was founded in 1921 by the decision of the Soviet Armenian Government, as the Art Department, one of the five departments of the State Museum. Martiros Sarian was appointed the Director of the museum, while Vrtanes Akhikian was named head of the Department of Arts.

National Gallery of Armenia

This memorial sculptural complex is built in the sunny Ararat valley. By allegories, it represents the Armenian-Turkish battle in 1918 and glorifies the brilliant victory of Armenian people.

Sardarapat Museum

The Museum of the renowned film director, screenwriter, and artist Sergey Parajanov is located in Yerevan, in one of the picturesque corners of the capital called Dzoragyugh (Gorge Village).

Parajanov Museum

In its capacity as the residence of the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians (the pontiff of
the Armenian Church), Holy Etchmiadzin is known as the “Catholicate of All Armenians.”It became the
seat of the Catholicate of the entire Armenian nation in the 4th century.

Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

Tatev Monastery is one of the oldest and most famous monastery complexes in Armenia. During
medieval times Tatev Monastery was a vital scholastic, enlightenment and spiritual center and played a
singular role in the country’s history.

Tatev Monastery

These two UNESCO World Heritage Sites feature a variety of sacred and secular structures one-of-a-
kind cross-stone carving specimens, and breathtaking views of the Lori region&#39;s landscapes. The
architecture of these monasteries built between the 10th and 13th centuries are stunningly beautiful.

Sanahin and Haghpat Monasteries

Located in the depths of Lori province, you’ll find the Akhtala fortress which was built in the late 10th century. The walls of the fortress were built on top of Bronze and Iron Age foundations by the Kyurikids branch of Bagratunis.

Akhtala fortress and monastery