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

The creation of the Armenian alphabet in 405 AD is one of the most pivotal turning points in Armenian history. Mesrop Mashtots with the support of King Vramshapuh and Catholicos Sahak Parthev completed a mission that saved the Armenian people from assimilation. The 36 original letters were designed to perfectly reflect the phonetic system of the Armenian language. The creation of the alphabet was immediately followed by the "Golden Age"—the translation of the Bible and the f

In the heart of Yerevan at Freedom Square in front of the National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet stands the monument to the great Hovhannes Tumanyan. Installed in 1957 it is one of the capital's most beloved and symbolic monuments. Created by sculptor Ara Sargsyan and architect Grigor Aghababyan this bronze statue depicts the poet in a majestic standing position. The monument symbolizes Tumanyan's invaluable contribution to Armenian literature and culture. It has becom