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
Beijing will host the first Chinese academic conference on Armenian Studies
From September 22nd to 24th, the first-ever Chinese academic conference on Armenian Studies will be held in the capital of the People's Republic of China. This event is a significant step towards strengthening ties between China and Armenia in the
The Gurdjieff Ensemble of Armenia touring major cities in China
The Gurdjieff Ensemble of Armenia is excited to announce their upcoming concert tour throughout China! This debut tour will take place in October 2023 in Shanghai, Jinan, Shenzhen, and Wuhan. The program for the concerts will feature the best selections
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
Nanjing Art Scene: Dr. Joachim Pissarro curated a major exhibition of the floral still life interpreted by Western and Chinese masters
Discover an extraordinary collection of modern and contemporary artworks celebrating the beauty of floral still life compositions at the "Nothing Still About Still Lifes: Three Centuries of Floral Compositions" exhibition at the Deji Art Museum in Nanjing, China. The exhibited
The 16th-17th centuries’ Armenian gravestones – a testament to the Armenian presence in Surat, India
The Armenian gravestones from the 16th and 17th centuries serve as a testament to the Armenian community's presence in Surat, India. These monuments are an important part of the city's history and provide insight into the lives of the Armenians
