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Axel Bakunts House-Museum: A Living Monument of Syunik’s Literature and Traditions
The Axel Bakunts House-Museum is located in the heart of Goris and stands as one of Armenia's most cherished cultural landmarks. Established in 1968 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the birth of the renowned Armenian writer prose writer and public figure Axel Bakunts (Alexander Tevosyan) the museum is situated in the very house where he was born and spent his early years. The building itself is an exquisite example of late 19th-century Goris architecture featuring stu

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Mar 191 min read


Goris: The Architectural Gem of Syunik and the City of Rock Pyramids
Goris is one of the most beautiful and distinct cities in Armenia , located in the Syunik region along the banks of the Vararakn River . It is famous for its unique architecture, characterized by two-story stone houses with arched gateways and ornate wooden balconies. Goris was one of the first Armenian cities to be built according to a master plan in the late 19th century, designed by a German engineer, resulting in a grid of straight, wide streets that is rare for medieva

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Mar 181 min read
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