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Last of the Argonauts:
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by John Brenson | Gegharkunik | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Inside Vanevan, near Artsvanist |
GEGHARKUNIK province includes Lake Sevan, surrounded by many towns and villages, and a difficult, y mountain pass in the south-east leading to Karabakh, which should only be attempted with a four-wheel-drive. Below: The peninsula of Sevan was an island less than one hundred years ago. |
Noratus field of khatchkars |
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The little church of Vanevan is situated
in a beautiful region to the south of Lake Sevan, between Martouni
and Vardenis.
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The famous field of khatchkars may
be found near the north-western shore of Lake Sevan near the village
of Noratus. Nearly a thousand are located here, each with its own
intricate design..
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