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In the footsteps of Grots and Brots
2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of Garegin Srvandztyants’ book “Grots and Brots and David of Sasun or Mher's Door”. This significant book for Armenian philology and ethnography, among other important materials, published the first version of the epic “Sasna Tsrer”. The video film presents this book, accompanied by exclusive footage from filming in Sasun in 2024, which presents the places, monuments and churches, Armenian-populated villages and people remembered in the national epic.
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Holy Mother of God Church in YeghipatrushBuilt in the 13th century by the order of Vache Vachutyan, the Church of the Holy Mother of God has kept awake not only the spiritual life of Yeghipatrush, but also the surrounding villages. Locals say that the church bell rang so powerfully that it was heard several villages away. Locals tell about the church of the village, the unique khachkars painted in scarlet. |
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Aruch: Mamikonian residence and 7th century church
Sanctuaries, caravanserai, fort, palace of Mamikonians, many khachkars. However, the pride of the people of Aruch, who have received a rich historical heritage, is the 7th century Saint Grigor Church, next to which was the residence of Grigor Mamikonyan.
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Makaravank
Armenian sanctuaries- Makaravank
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Sevanavank
In the 9th century, Princess Mariam Bagratuni promised to build 40 churches in her husband's memory. She built four monasteries in Gegharkunik, one in the most difficult place, on an incomparably large Sevan Island. The monastery becomes a powerful place of worship.
Today's Sevan Peninsula is presented to you in the film "Sevanavank" with its little-known but very valuable corners.
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Kecharis Monastery
Armenian sanctuaries- Kecharis
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HayravankArmenian sanctuaries- Hayravank |
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Church of Bjni
Armenian sanctuaries- Holy Mother of God Church in Bjni.
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Hovhannavank Monastery
Armenian sanctuaries - Hovhannavank Monastery.
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Gregory the Illuminator's hermitage in SarnaghbyurArmenian sanctuaries- Gregory the Illuminator's hermitage in Sarnaghbyur. |
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Lmbtavank MonasteryArmenian sanctuaries- Lmbtavank Monastery. |
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Tsaghkevank MonasteryArmenian sanctuaries- Tsaghkevank Monastery. |