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Last of the Argonauts:
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by John Brenson | Shirak | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Marmashen |
SHIRAK is the coldest province in Armenia, situated to the north-west of Aragats, in the north-west corner of Armenia. It contains the city of Gyumri, returning to its former splendour and prominence after the major earthquake of 1988. Below: Haritchavank Monastery, near Artik. |
Gyumri |
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Marmashen, dating from the 10th century,
is a 10 kilometre drive north of Gyumri town centre, in pretty surroundings
next to the Akhuryan River.
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A busy morning in the main square in
Gyumri, formerly the second city in Armenia, and presently re-establishing
itself with some admirable renovation.
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