The Sanahin monastery.
Photograph by Andranik Michaelian copyright
1999

The open hall, which adjoins the "gavit" of Amenaprkitch.

The "gavit" of Amenaprkitch.

Another part of the Sanahin Monastery complex.

A view from the bell tower of the monastery.

The St. Astvatsatsin Monastery.

Shushi

The main attraction of Shushi is the newly restored Cathedral, which is a pristine white, very large and attractive.

Shushi is an ancient fortified town that is historically known to be the cultural center of the region.

The damage to Stepanakert during the war is mostly repaired, but the extensive damage to Shushi is still apparent.

The Zvartnots Cathedral.

Built as the ArmeniaÇs main cathedral in 641ò661.

The art of the Armenian engraving. The decoration of Zvartnots temple followed the principle of bringing out the basic architectural details.

The historical well of Zvartnots which has a depth of  more than 40 meters.

A view of the southern colonnade...