https://www.theiconichand.com https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/d2942488/dms3rep/multi/Logo-2391x2994.jpg https://www.theiconichand.com https://www.theiconichand.com/a-christmas-tradition-in-armenia Armenia celebrates Christmas on January 6th and although it's recognized as the first country to adopt Christianity as it's state religion it also has very deep pagan traditions. Sat, 06 Jan 2018 14:04:30 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/a-christmas-tradition-in-armenia armenianchristmas,pagan,armenianpagan,traditioninarmenia thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-bagan-myanmar-part-2 The Shwesandaw Pagoda, Htilominlo and Thatbyinnyu Temples are cultural and architectural beauties that can be found in the Bagan Archaelogical Zone in central Myanmar. Mon, 30 Oct 2017 15:13:41 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-bagan-myanmar-part-2 bagan,oldbagan,newbagan,myanmar,burma,shwesandawpagoda,htilominlotemple,thatbyinnyutemple,myanmartour,myanmartourism,bagantrip,whattoseeinbagan thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/holy-cross-of-aparan-and-the-holy-trinity-altar-of-hope The Holy Cross of Aparan stands at 33 meters high comprised of over 1,700 small crosses and the Holy Trinity Altar of Hope was opened in 2005. Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:28:04 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/holy-cross-of-aparan-and-the-holy-trinity-altar-of-hope holycross,holycrossaparan,altarofhopearmenia,holytrinityaltararmenia,armeniansights,peacecorpsvolunteer,armenianvolunteer thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/alphabet-park Alphabet Park was opened in May 28, 2005 on the 1,600 year anniversary of the creation of the Armenian alphabet by Saint Mesrop Mashtots. Wed, 27 Sep 2017 07:12:15 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/alphabet-park alphabetparkarmenia,armenianattractions,armeniantourism,mesropmashtots,hayastan,aparan thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/trchkan-waterfall-the-tallest-waterfall-in-northern-armenia Located near the border of Shirak and Lori Province, Trchkan Waterfall stands at 23 meters high. Thu, 31 Aug 2017 20:04:07 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/trchkan-waterfall-the-tallest-waterfall-in-northern-armenia trchkan,trchkanwaterfall,armenianwaterfall,shirak,shirakmarz,peacecorpsvolunteerarmenia thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/hiking-mount-aragats-armenia-s-tallest-mountain Mount Aragats is Armenia's tallest mountain at 13,420 feet Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:27:00 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/hiking-mount-aragats-armenia-s-tallest-mountain aragats,aragatsmountain,hikinginarmenia,armeniahike,armenianmountain thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/post-title2 The Bagan Archaeological Zone has over 2,000 temples, pagodas, and shrines spread out over a 50 square kilometer area in central Myanmar. Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:49:00 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/post-title2 bagan,oldbagan,myanmar,burma,pagoda,shrine,temple,buddhist,ananda,anandatemple,shwezigan,shweziganpagoda,baganarchaeologicalzone thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/the-ughtasar-petroglyphs The Ughtasar Petroglyphs date back to the Paleolithic Era (12,000 B.C.E.) and can be found near Mt. Ughtasar near the city of Sisian in southern Armenia. Thu, 10 Aug 2017 17:36:59 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/the-ughtasar-petroglyphs petroglyphs,armenianpetroglyphs,paleolithicarmenia,ancientarmenia,paleolithiceraarmenia thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/jermuk-waterfall Jermuk Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Armenia at 72 meters and located in the Vayots Dzor province. Wed, 09 Aug 2017 06:30:19 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/jermuk-waterfall jermuk,jermukwaterfall,galleryofwaters,hotspringsarmenia,vayotsdzor,armenianwaterfall thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/karahunj-zorats-karar-armenia-s-stone-henge Karahunj is comprised of over 223 large stones that was used for astronomical and ritual purposes and is over 7,500 years old. It is referred to as Armenia's Stonehenge and over 3,000 years older than Britain's Stonehenge Tue, 08 Aug 2017 13:17:43 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/karahunj-zorats-karar-armenia-s-stone-henge karahunj,zoratskarer,armenianstonehenge,syunik,syunikmarz,armenia,hayastan,ancientarmenia thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/noratus-cemetery Noratus Cemetery is located near Lake Sevan and has the highest concentration of khachkars (cross stones) in Armenia Wed, 02 Aug 2017 20:42:27 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/noratus-cemetery noratus,noratuscemetery,armeniancemetery,armenianculture,armenianhistory,khachkar,khachkars,armenianheritage,lakesevan,armenia,hayastan thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/noravank-monastery Noravank Monastery is located near the city of Yegheghnadzor in the Vayots Dzor Province of southern Armenia. A masterpiece of medieval architecture this site is one of the most beloved and admired examples of Armenia culture. Sun, 23 Jul 2017 18:35:43 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/noravank-monastery noravank,noravankmonastery,medievalarmenia,monastery,armenianmonastery,medieval,armenianarchitecture,peacecorpsarmenia,armeniavolunteer,peacecorpsvolunteerarmenia thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-bago-myanmar-part-3-the-kyaiktiyo-golden-rock-pagoda The Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock Pagoda is the third holiest site in all of Myanmar and found in the Bago region. Fri, 14 Jul 2017 19:12:58 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-bago-myanmar-part-3-the-kyaiktiyo-golden-rock-pagoda kyaiktiyo,goldenrock,goldenrockpagoda,bago,holysitebago,buddhistsite thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/shake-waterfall Shaki Waterfall is located near the city of Sisian in the southern region of Armenia. Wed, 12 Jul 2017 17:03:39 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/shake-waterfall shaki,shakiwaterfall,syunikmarz,armenianaturalbeauty,armenianlandscapes,beautifulwaterfall thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-bago-myanmar-part-2-the-shwemawdaw-pagoda-and-the-kyaly-khat-wai-monastery The Shwemawdaw Pagoda is deeply revered and the tallest pagoda in Myanmar and Kyaly Khai Wai Monastery is great place to witness the daily lunchtime ritual of hundreds of Buddhist monks Fri, 30 Jun 2017 04:29:24 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-bago-myanmar-part-2-the-shwemawdaw-pagoda-and-the-kyaly-khat-wai-monastery shwemawdawpagoda,bago,kyalykhatwaimonastery,lunchtime,buddhistmonk thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/the-yerevan-color-party-2017 The Color Party is modeled after the Holi Festival in India which participants throw massive amounts of colored powder at each other to welcome the spring. Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:46:18 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/the-yerevan-color-party-2017 yerevancolorparty,holifestival,yerevanactivities thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-bago-myanmar-part-1-the-kyaik-pun-pagoda-the-shwetalyaung-buddha-and-the-kanbawzathadi-palace The Kyaik Pun Pagoda, Shwetalyaung Buddha, and the Kanbawzathadi Palace are must see sights in the Bago region of Myanmar. Thu, 22 Jun 2017 18:50:19 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-bago-myanmar-part-1-the-kyaik-pun-pagoda-the-shwetalyaung-buddha-and-the-kanbawzathadi-palace bago,myanmar,kyaikpunpagoda,shwetlyaungbuddha,kanbawzathadipalace,goldenpalace,bagostate thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/smbataberd-fortress Situated high above the canyons overlooking Artabun and Yeghegis rivers lays the oldest and largest fortress in the Vayots Dzor province of Armenia. Wed, 21 Jun 2017 08:45:57 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/smbataberd-fortress smbataberd,medievalfortress,syunikmarz,armenianfortress,armeniancastleruins thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/khndzoresk-the-city-of-caves-aka-armenia-s-cappadocia Khndzoresk, located in the southeast region of Armenia is known as the City of Caves with the 160m long Swinging Bridge. Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:39:15 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/khndzoresk-the-city-of-caves-aka-armenia-s-cappadocia khndzoresk,swingingbridgearmenia,khndzoreskbridge,cityofcaves,littlecappadocia,armeniascappadocia,deepgorge,armeniancaves thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-eastern-myanmar-part-4-inle-lake-the-famous-one-leg-rowing-fishermen-and-villages-on-stilts The One Leg Rowing Fishermen of Inle Lake and the Stilt Villages are a must see in the Shan State of Myanmar Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:14:56 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-eastern-myanmar-part-4-inle-lake-the-famous-one-leg-rowing-fishermen-and-villages-on-stilts inlelake,oneleggedrowingfishermen,stiltvillage thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/that-time-i-was-in-a-music-video-in-armenia How I ended up in a music video in Armenia... Sun, 04 Jun 2017 18:34:10 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/that-time-i-was-in-a-music-video-in-armenia peacecorpsarmenia,25yearanniversary,musicvideo thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-eastern-myanmar-part-3-inle-lake-shwe-inthein-stupa-complex-the-padong-long-neck-women-and-the-5-day-open-market The Shwe Inthein Complex has over 1,000 ancient stupas still standing, the Kayan (long neck) women, and the 5 Day Marketplace of Inle Lake Thu, 01 Jun 2017 14:20:34 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-eastern-myanmar-part-3-inle-lake-shwe-inthein-stupa-complex-the-padong-long-neck-women-and-the-5-day-open-market shweintheincomplex,ancientstupas,zedis,kayan,longneck,5daymarket,myanmar,inlelake thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/post-title1 Inle Lake is located in the Shan state of Myanmar and know for it's Floating Gardens, Phaung Daw U Pagoda, and the Nga Phe Kyaung Monastery Mon, 22 May 2017 17:39:41 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/post-title1 inlelake,myanmar,shanstate,phaungdawu,jumpingcatmonastery,ngaphekyaung thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/sheepherding-in-armenia-part-2 My second time sheepherding with a Yazidi family in Taperakan, Armenia Wed, 17 May 2017 09:16:27 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/sheepherding-in-armenia-part-2 thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-eastern-myanmar-part-1-the-pindaya-caves The Pindaya Caves are located in the Shan State of Myanmar and the Golden Cave Pagoda has over 9,000 Buddhas inside... Thu, 11 May 2017 19:05:55 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-eastern-myanmar-part-1-the-pindaya-caves thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandalay-myanmar-part-8-the-thanboddhay-pagoda The Thanboddhay Pagoda is a uniquely designed complex with over 580,000 Buddha images inside. Mon, 08 May 2017 20:48:56 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandalay-myanmar-part-8-the-thanboddhay-pagoda thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandaly-myanmar-part-7-monywa-the-pho-win-taung-caves-and-shwebataung-village The Pho Win Taung Caves were built between the 14th-18th century and is called Mountain of Solitary Meditation. There are hundreds of these cut out chambers here. The Shwebataung Labyrinth is Monywa "Petra". Wed, 03 May 2017 19:05:13 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandaly-myanmar-part-7-monywa-the-pho-win-taung-caves-and-shwebataung-village thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandalay-mynamar-part-6-monywa-bodhi-tatung The Bodhi Tataung is home to the 2nd largest standing Buddha in the world and the 2nd largest reclining Buddha in Myanmar. It is also known locally as "a 1,000 great Bo trees". Sat, 29 Apr 2017 18:00:47 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandalay-mynamar-part-6-monywa-bodhi-tatung thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/matagh-an-armenian-tradition-of-helping-the-poor Matagh, a sacrificial offering of an animal as a gift to God and to help the poor. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:29:40 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/matagh-an-armenian-tradition-of-helping-the-poor matagh,armenia,sacrifice,christian,tradition thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/national-remembrance-day-in-gyumri-armenia-recognizing-the-genocide April 24th, 2017 is the 102nd year anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Tue, 25 Apr 2017 09:50:15 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/national-remembrance-day-in-gyumri-armenia-recognizing-the-genocide thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandalay-myanmar-part-5-sagaing The Kaunghmudaw Pagoda and Making a Gold Leaf in Sagaing, Myanmar Tue, 18 Apr 2017 06:21:47 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandalay-myanmar-part-5-sagaing thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/gndevank-monastery Gnedevank Monastery: A 10th Century Monastery Hidden in the Mountains of the Vayots-Dzor Province of Armenia Mon, 17 Apr 2017 15:03:21 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/gndevank-monastery thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandalay-myanmar-part-4-the-mahamuni-pagoda-the-shwenandaw-golden-palace-monastery-su-taung-pyae-pagoda-and-the-kuthowdaw-pagoda The Mahamuni Pagoda, The Shwenandaw Monastery, Su Taung Pyae Pagoda, and the Kuthowdaw Pagoda in Mandalay, Mynmar Sun, 16 Apr 2017 15:39:09 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandalay-myanmar-part-4-the-mahamuni-pagoda-the-shwenandaw-golden-palace-monastery-su-taung-pyae-pagoda-and-the-kuthowdaw-pagoda thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandalay-myanmar-part-3-mingun-the-unfinished-pagoda-mingun-bell-and-the-sandimuni-paya Mingun, Sagaing - The Unfinished Pagoda, Mingun Bell, and the Hsinbyume Pagoda Tue, 11 Apr 2017 07:33:57 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandalay-myanmar-part-3-mingun-the-unfinished-pagoda-mingun-bell-and-the-sandimuni-paya thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/kecharis-monastery Kecharis Monastery: An Armenian Medieval Monastery founded in the 11th century Tue, 04 Apr 2017 11:43:49 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/kecharis-monastery thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandalay-myanmar-part-2-inwa-ayeyarwady-river-bagaya-kyaung-monastery-yedana-hsemee-pagoda The Inwa Region of Myanmar - Bagaya Kyaung Monastery & the Yedana Hsemee Pagoga Mon, 03 Apr 2017 09:37:59 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandalay-myanmar-part-2-inwa-ayeyarwady-river-bagaya-kyaung-monastery-yedana-hsemee-pagoda thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandalay-myanmar-part-1-amarapura-and-sagaing-theu-bein-bridge-mahagundayone-monastery The World Famous U Being Bridge and Mahagandayon Monastery of the Mandalay region in Myanmar Mon, 27 Mar 2017 20:37:53 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-mandalay-myanmar-part-1-amarapura-and-sagaing-theu-bein-bridge-mahagundayone-monastery thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/adventures-in-armenian-cuisine-gyumri-style-cow-head Eating cow head Gyumri style in Armenia. Sun, 26 Mar 2017 11:54:27 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/adventures-in-armenian-cuisine-gyumri-style-cow-head thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-yangon-myanmar-part-3-scotts-market-and-food-stalls Scott's Market and amazing food stalls in Yangon, Myanmar Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:53:52 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-yangon-myanmar-part-3-scotts-market-and-food-stalls thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/adventures-in-armenian-cuisine-sheephead My first taste of trying sheep head in Armenia... Sun, 19 Mar 2017 16:31:59 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/adventures-in-armenian-cuisine-sheephead thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-yangon-myanmar-part-2 The Sule Pagoda, The Reclining Buddha at Kyauk Htat Gyi, The Hsin Hpyu Daw Park, Kandawgyi Park, The Kaba Aye Pagoda and Maha Pasana Cave Tue, 07 Mar 2017 07:52:56 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-yangon-myanmar-part-2 thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-yangon-myanmar-part-1-the-shwedagon-pagoda The Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is Myanmar's most revered Buddhist site and main attraction. Sun, 05 Mar 2017 13:06:49 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/what-to-see-in-yangon-myanmar-part-1-the-shwedagon-pagoda thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/the-black-fort-sev-berd-in-gyumri-armenia The Black Fort (Sev Berd) located in Gyumri, Shirak Region of Armenia is a Russian Fortress built in the late 1830s after the Russian-Ottoman war. Mon, 27 Feb 2017 18:40:39 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/the-black-fort-sev-berd-in-gyumri-armenia thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/terendez-an-armenian-religious-holiday-to-welcome-the-spring Terendez, an Armenian religious holiday that celebrates the coming spring, purification, and fertility with a bonfire Sat, 18 Feb 2017 21:50:21 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/terendez-an-armenian-religious-holiday-to-welcome-the-spring thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/the-4-most-important-words-in-the-peace-corps Receiving Care Packages in the Peace Corps Sat, 18 Feb 2017 21:30:09 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/the-4-most-important-words-in-the-peace-corps thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/an-armenian-new-year-and-christmas-haykakan-nor-tari-yev-surb-tsnund An observation about the customs and celebrations of an Armenian New Year and Christmas. Sat, 07 Jan 2017 19:16:17 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/an-armenian-new-year-and-christmas-haykakan-nor-tari-yev-surb-tsnund thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/the-ararat-brandy-factory-cognac-at-it-s-finest Inside the world famous Ararat Brandy Factory. Learn about the cognac making process. Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/the-ararat-brandy-factory-cognac-at-it-s-finest thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/finding-affection-in-the-peace-corps Dating, Relationships, and hooking up while in the Peace Corps. Fri, 02 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/finding-affection-in-the-peace-corps thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/celebrating-an-american-holiday-while-living-abroad Celebrating an American Holiday while in the Peace Corps/abroad in a foreign land. Fri, 02 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/celebrating-an-american-holiday-while-living-abroad thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/an-american-abroad-during-an-election-year An American Abroad During an Election Year Wed, 09 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/an-american-abroad-during-an-election-year thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/ghapama-the-perfect-armenian-dish-for-autumn An Armenian dish served in the fall consisting of a pumpkin stuffed with rice and various fruits. Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:07:01 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/ghapama-the-perfect-armenian-dish-for-autumn thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/harichavank-monastery Constructed in the 7th century this monastery complex was built in this ancient fortress town in northwestern Armenia. Sun, 23 Oct 2016 15:55:19 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/harichavank-monastery thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/akhtala-fortress Located in northern Armenia lays this 10th century fortress with one of the best preserved churches with Byzantine frescoes. Tue, 18 Oct 2016 19:08:44 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/akhtala-fortress thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/odzun-church Built in the 6th century in northern Armenia and reconstructed again in the 8th century this beautiful piece of architecture is one of only two churches in Armenia that has a funerary monument. Mon, 10 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/odzun-church thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/geghard-monastery This ancient medieval monastery was partially carved out of the mountain and was founded in the 4th century and completed in the 13th century. Once known as the Ayrivank or Monastery of the Cave, it's now known as Geghardavank or Monastery of the Spear. An UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Sat, 01 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/geghard-monastery thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/garni-temple Built circa 76 A.D. this temple was dedicated to the Sun Goddess Mythra and one of the most popular attractions in Armenia. Thu, 29 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/garni-temple thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/st-hripsime-church A 7th century church located in the holy city of Etchmiadzin and an UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Wed, 28 Sep 2016 16:38:41 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/st-hripsime-church thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/hayravank-monastery A 9th century monastery overlooking Lake Sevan Wed, 21 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/hayravank-monastery thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/haghpat-monastery Hagphat Monastery: A medieval 10th century monastery located in the Lori Province of northern Armenia. An UNESCO World Heritage site. Mon, 19 Sep 2016 13:44:00 GMT tdo@theiconichand.com (Thong Do) https://www.theiconichand.com/haghpat-monastery thumbnail https://www.theiconichand.com/sanahin-monastery Sanahin Monastery: A medieval monastery built in the 10th century located in the Lori Province of northern Armenia. 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