Post by Owen on Nov 12, 2021 18:58:41 GMT
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Armenia: beauty in the stone
Armenia is often referred to as the "country of stones".
Stones create the local landscape, and stones have also inspired masters to create unique and magnificent architectural masterpieces.
Buildings are perfectly adapted to the surrounding nature, one can see it in the case of Noravank Monastery situated in the south-western part of Armenia near the settlement of Yeghegnadzor.
This monastery complex was founded at the beginning of the 13th century and now stands on the edge of a cliff in a twisted gorge with steep red rock formations.
Two main temples, Surb Astvatsatsin and Surb Karapet churches, both repeatedly suffered in earthquakes but were eventually reconstructed in all their splendour.
www.airpano.com/360photo/armenia-2/
Armenia: beauty in the stone
Armenia is often referred to as the "country of stones".
Stones create the local landscape, and stones have also inspired masters to create unique and magnificent architectural masterpieces.
Buildings are perfectly adapted to the surrounding nature, one can see it in the case of Noravank Monastery situated in the south-western part of Armenia near the settlement of Yeghegnadzor.
This monastery complex was founded at the beginning of the 13th century and now stands on the edge of a cliff in a twisted gorge with steep red rock formations.
Two main temples, Surb Astvatsatsin and Surb Karapet churches, both repeatedly suffered in earthquakes but were eventually reconstructed in all their splendour.
www.airpano.com/360photo/armenia-2/