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I really enjoyed this classical Greek looking temple way out here in Armenia. There are stunning views of the surrounding valley. Also on site some small bath restorations that really need a little more work. But nice visit.
Built in the first century AD, and partially destroyed by an earthquake in C17th, the style is Greek. The steps leading to the Temple are very steep. Adjacent is a Roman bath-house with a tessillated pavement. The Temple is perched above a steep gorge with...More
This temple stands on a cliff near the Azat River valley. With walls of huge basalt blcoks, the temple was once the summer palace of King Trdat I, who built it in the first century AD. Destroyed by an earthquake in 1679, the monument has...More
It's impressive its location, its structure, however inside is totally empty. Nice view from its sides.
It's amazing to see a temple which was build 55-88 AD, of course most parts are recounstracted, but still seeing some of the stones actually carved 2000 years ago. Btw this is only pegan temple preserved in Armenia.
We arranged for site seeing with tour from our hotel that was nice,small and located with beautiful natural surroundings the temple dedicated to Mitra the god of light and sun.
Interesting to see something in Armenia that is not a church or a monastery. Set in another beautiful location, the architecture and style are dramatic set high surrounded by a valley. We even had our own "Aphrodite" (Greek tourist with long flowing white gown posing...More
This is a Hellenistic temple dedicated to the sun god Mithra. It is Ionic in style. It was originally built in the 1st century. There is a niche for the statue of the god but no statue there. It also has the remains of a...More
Located about 20km to the east of Yerevan lies Gharni temple, the only standing Greek temple in the former Soviet Union. Place itself will leave visitor in awe in any time of the year. I have visited the place in March, it was fairly warm...More
One of the oldest ancient site I visited. You've never been to Armenia if you havent visited this site. I was so amazed with its beauty though this used to be a pagan temple but the architectural marvel was superb. I love this place
