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 of Armenian descent, and a commoner who would swim to the island every night, guided by a light lit by Tamar. Unfortunately, their secret was discovered by Tamar's father, who destroyed the light, leaving the boy stranded in the middle of the lake without any means of guidance. The boy's dying cries of "Akh, Tamar…" (Oh, Tamar) can still be
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 and woman, both carved from rock, embodying the mountain people of Karabakh. Affectionately referred to as "tatik-papik" (տատիկ-պապիկ) in Armenian, meaning "Grandmother and Grandfather," this monument skillfully crafted by the talented Armenian sculptor, Sargis Baghdasaryan, in 1967, is situated at the entrance of Stepanakert, the capital of Artsakh.The use of volcanic tuff in the monument's construction signifies a deep connection
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 of demolition. The preservation of valuable Armenian art forms, such as cross-stones, gravestones, and tombstones adorned with intricate reliefs, as well as tombs belonging to members of the princely, monastic, and mercantile classes, is also a matter of concern. It is imperative that we take appropriate measures to safeguard these cultural treasures for the benefit of future generations. • The Cathedral
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 both China and Armenia, who were representing Renmin University of China, Beijing University, Nanjing University, Shanghai Foreign Languages University, Shandong University, Northeast Normal University, Tianjin Normal University, Binzhou University, and other major institutions. The program encompassed a diverse range of subjects spanning various research fields, such as the historical evolution of Armenology, linguistic studies investigating the origins of the Armenian
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 fields of science and culture. It will be attended by renowned Chinese academics, scholars, professors, and representatives of various universities, as well as Armenian academics based in China and those invited from the Republic of Armenia. The participants will share their knowledge and expertise around the subjects related to such disciplines as history, international relations, archeology, ethnography, history of architecture,
