Armenia is one of the oldest countries on Earth, its rich history apparent at every turn, from the capital city of Yerevan to the outskirts of the nation. It survived the Roman Empire, Alexander the Great, the Armenian Genocide in 1915 and dozens of other attempts at conquest - remaining largely independent throughout its history. Armenia was also among the first post-Soviet countries to readily embrace capitalism, which served to improve somewhat the standard of living. Orthodox Armenia

Noravanq

Geghar monastery

Geghard Monastery was built in 1215

Ararat Mountain and KhorVirap Monastery

Lake Sevan is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world (covering 5% of Armenia)

Garni Temple - This temple was constructed over 2,000 years ago

Crystallized basalt cliffs in the Garni Gorge

Akhtala Orthodox Monastery

Haghartsin Monsatery, in the Tavush region of Armenia, was built in the late 13th Century

Haghbat Monastery (10th - 13th Century)

Yerevan Opera House

Mount Ararat

Yerevan

Cathedral of Etchmiadzin

Fountain show on Repubic Square, Yerevan, Armenia

Armenian Government Building in Yerevan Music : Gregorian song