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The Epoch Times posts article about Armenia

The Epoch Times posts article about Armenia

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 18, ARMENPRESS: “The Epoch Times” American tourist journal has issued an article about Armenia, particularly, about Lake Sevan.  The Epoch Times’ correspondent Tomasz Lisowski has visited Yerevan and some Armenian villages writing down his impressions. He writes with admiration how diverse Armenia is, how astonishing the landscapes are and how many attractions are packed within such a small territory.

“From the amazing view of snow covered Mount Ararat, through gorges, canyons and sandstone formations to the ancient temples and monasteries carved into the walls of the cliffs. Even driving through Armenia is an attraction in itself. It’s a great experience to discover something new, a country that is not visited by crowds of tourist and where a foreigner is still a rare sight.

Lake Sevan is the largest lake in Armenia and the Caucasus region. It’s also one of the highest located lakes in the world at the altitude of 1900 meters (6230 ft.) above sea level. The lake lies in the eastern part of Armenia and its blue waters contrast beautifully with the bare, brownish scenery of the nearby mountains. Lake Sevan is also called “Armenian Sea” as it’s the only large water basin within the country. In the summer, it becomes a local tourist attraction and Armenian people spend there their summer holidays. However, the climate is considerably colder than in the rest Armenia due to high altitude. When I visited Lake Sevan, in September, it was more than 25 degrees Celsius in Yerevan (77 degrees Fahrenheit) while at the Lake, it was only around 15 (59 Fahrenheit).

Sevanavank Monastery was originally a complex of three churches, two of which are still perfectly preserved to this day. It was founded in 874 AD by Princess Mariam, the daughter of king Ashot I. When it was completed, the level of water in Lake Sevan was much higher than it is today and the whole monastic complex was located on an island. Later, during the twentieth century, the lake was artificially drained and the level fell about 20 meters (65 feet) creating the peninsula. Now, because of this, it’s much easier to reach the monastery, one no longer needs to travel there by boat.

The stone which was used to built Sevanavank Monastery comes from the nearby mountains, and like all over Armenia, has the pinkish-red-brown color. Most of the buildings, houses and temples in Armenia are built out of this stone which makes them blend into the landscape perfectly,” the article reads.








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