Aragats from the Citadel at Horum

In addition to three circuit walls, Horum sits atop a very steep hill, making it even more impervious to attack. In the distance, Aragats, the tallest mountain in Armenia, and the namesake for the project is visible.

Armenia Week 2

July 20th 2010
After a busy , but fantastic week, I'm squeezing in a few minutes to write this blog entry before dinner, data processing, email checking, and last, but certainly not least, bed. I'm also not holding up to my promise to write once a week -- but I hope to post twice this week to make up for it. (One final caveat: I didn't get around to posting this on Sunday (7/18) when I wrote it, and I'm finall ... read more

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Armenia prides itself on being the first nation to formally adopt Christianity (early 4th century). Despite periods of autonomy, over the centuries Armenia came under the sway of various empires including the Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Persian, and Otto... ... read more

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