Chariots and carts in ancient Armenia and ancient China
by Ani Margaryan The Lchashen Settlement, located in modern-day Armenia, has long captivated archaeologists as a fascinating Bronze Age structure. In the 1950s, a necropolis was uncovered in the area, containing approximately 800 tombs presumed to have belonged to the upper
Akhtamar: The Armenian legend of the tragic romance between a princess and a man of humble origins
There is a romantic tale that has been passed down through generations about Akhtamar Island in Lake Van, which can be found in the Vaspurakan region of Western Armenia. It revolves around the doomed love between Princess Tamar, a noblewoman
The emblem of Artsakh: We are our mountains
The monument known as "We are our mountains" is a significant emblem of Artsakh, highly esteemed by the local populace, and featured on the Republic of Artsakh's coat of arms. Made of volcanic tuff, the monument depicts an elderly man
Potential threat of vandalism and demolition to Armenian architectural monuments located in Artsakh
Raising awareness about the vulnerability of Armenian architectural monuments in Artsakh is of great importance. According to ChinArmArt, there are over 80 monasteries, churches, and architectural complexes (the earliest dating back to the 4th century) that may be at risk
The first academic conference on Armenian Studies in China paving the way for upcoming fruitful cooperations
The first academic conference on Armenian Studies held in China and organized by Binzhou University, Beijing Fanoa Investment Co., Ltd, and the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia proved to be a remarkable accomplishment, uniting esteemed scholars and intellectuals from
The public installations of the Armenian-born female artist adorn the facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The four new public installations authored by the Armenian-Iranian artist Nairy Baghramian embellish the facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Baghramian’s cast aluminum polychrome sculptures feature components that seem to have washed up like flotsam and jetsam
Vishapakar- dragon stones recently discovered in the Aragats mountain range of Armenia
In 2012, a fascinating archaeological discovery was made in the southern part of the Mount Aragats range. The expedition of the Institute of Archeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia and the University
Exhibition review: Armenian traditional garments and decorative art objects displayed in China for the first time
By Ani Margaryan The introduction The exhibition of the 19th-20th century Armenian art relics from the permanent collection of the Yerevan History Museum in one of the national first-class museums of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Museum, Fuzhou, was organized
Armenian traditional skull cap- arakhchi
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has a wonderful collection of textiles and clothes. Among the exhibits is a small-sized skull cap that once belonged to an Iranian Armenian. This small cap was made circa the 1860s in Tehran
The distinctive dragon motifs as the main ornaments of an ancient Armenian artifact
The History Museum of Armenia is home to a beautiful ceramic vessel that dates back to the 29th-26th century BCE. It was discovered at the notable archaeological site, Shengavit Settlement. The pot's primary ornamental pattern comprises wavy bands that symbolize