Saturday, September 8, 2012

Armenia - Harichavank Monastery & Amberd Fortress

Harichavank Monastery is believed to have been founded in the 7th century.  To be honest, there isn't too much I remember from our visit here, except that evidently it's really beautiful.




Amberd Fortress is believed to have been one of the primary defenses for the perimeter of capital Ani (presently in current Turkey).  It's believed to have been built in the 10th or 11th centuries, and was conquered by Mongols in 1236 and destroyed and was never rebuilt.




This is where I was able to buy a couple of duduks, one for me, and one for a friend.  The other day I tried to play mine...  let's just say I'm not very good at it.  :)


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