Garni, Armenia
Garni Gorge
A geological oddity topped with a 2,000-year-old pagan temple.
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Garni, Armenia
A geological oddity topped with a 2,000-year-old pagan temple.
Goght, Armenia
This Armenian monastery was carved out of cliffs and named after the spear used to stab Jesus.
Ocaklı Köyü, Turkey
An abused and forgotten metropolis, abandoned for centuries.
Byurakan, Armenia
Armenia's premier center of astrophysical research was established during the Soviet era.
Abovyan, Armenia
Unique Armenian monastery from the 13th century, reclaimed by nature but still welcoming visitors.
Akhtala, Armenia
This often-missed monastery, set in a scenic mountain landscape, features unique frescoes, fortifications and legends.
Armenia
The ruins of a medieval monastery built on a perilous slope.
Dargavs, Russia
This ancient village and its adjoining cemetery have a beautiful history of death and remembrance.
Sachkhere, Georgia
This old Soviet gas station is in perfect condition, one of the best-preserved mosaics in the country.