Tuesday, October 31, 2006

UNESCO OFFICIAL sites for Armenia

Always a good idea to check world heritage sites before travelling as they add a special flavor to trips.

In the case of Armenia, there are several sites already, and some more waiting for approval.


Check out the official site at UNESCO

Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List:
Cultural
Cathedral and Churches of Echmiatsin and the Archaeological Site of Zvartnots (2000)
Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin (1996)
Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley (2000)

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Properties submitted on the Tentative List
The archaeological site of the city of Dvin (#) (1995)
The basilica and archaeological site of Yererouk (#) (1995)
The monastery of Noravank and the upper Amaghou Valley (#) (1996)
The monasteries of Tatev and Tatevi Anapat and the adjacent areas of the Vorotan Valley (1995)

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