| These pictures were taken on daytrips near Yerevan. They included a big BBQ/picnic, a visit to the ruins of a VII century cathedral, as well as to a museum built on the site of a famous Armenian victory over the Turks. Also, pictures of a hike near Yerevan. |
This little traveller found its way to our living room 1600x1200 01 Gertrude_the_grasshopper.JPG.jpg |
Reminds me of Poland... 900x1200 03 Storks.JPG.jpg |
I was not allowed to take pictures in the museum, but I could not resist snapping a quick photo of this strange little pair from the bronze age. 1600x1200 04 Strange_little_statuette.JPG.jpg |
Outside the museum, we saw a family of Armenian phalluses crossing the road. 1600x1200 05 March_of_the_phallic_stones.JPG.jpg |
Zvartnots cathedral was built in the seventh century AD. It was a fantastic structure, circular, three levels high. Unfortunately, it was destroyed in the 10th century, probably by an earthquake. 1600x1200 06 Entrance_to_Zvartnots.JPG.jpg |
The slope of Mt. Ararat can just barely be seen behind Mariam 1600x1200 07 Toma_and_Mariam_in_Zvartnots_cathedral.JPG.jpg |
Mariam is holding two pieces of "Lavash," traditional Armenian bread. If made correctly, it can keep for months without going bad, and still be delicious after adding some water. Are you reading this Robin? Find the recipe. 1600x1200 08 Picnic_on_the_ruin_steps.JPG.jpg |
Looks a bit like a Hellenistic Stonehenge, does it not? 1600x1200 09 Zvartnots_in_the_setting_sun.JPG.jpg |
1600x1200 10 Zvartnots.JPG.jpg |
1600x1200 11 Zvartnots_2.JPG.jpg |
1600x1200 12 Zvartnots_columns.JPG.jpg |
1600x1200 13 Zvartnots_columns_and_arches.JPG.jpg |
