Armenia has a rich history spanning thousands of years, having survived conquests by the Roman Empire and Alexander the Great. It remained largely independent throughout its history, including surviving the Armenian Genocide in 1915. Armenia was also one of the first post-Soviet countries to embrace capitalism, improving living standards somewhat. The document goes on to list several important historical and cultural sites around Armenia, including monasteries, temples, and landmarks.

1. Armenia Epic Land Helga design

3. Armenia is one of the oldest countries on Earth, its rich history apparent at every turn, from the capital city of Yerevan to the outskirts of the nation. It survived the Roman Empire, Alexander the Great, the Armenian Genocide in 1915 and dozens of other attempts at conquest - remaining largely independent throughout its history. Armenia was also among the first post-Soviet countries to readily embrace capitalism, which served to improve somewhat the standard of living. Orthodox Armenia

4. Noravanq

7. Geghar monastery

8. Geghard Monastery was built in 1215

9. Ararat Mountain and KhorVirap Monastery

10. Lake Sevan is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in the world (covering 5% of Armenia)

11. Garni Temple - This temple was constructed over 2,000 years ago

12. Crystallized basalt cliffs in the Garni Gorge

13. Akhtala Orthodox Monastery

14. Haghartsin Monsatery, in the Tavush region of Armenia, was built in the late 13th Century

15. Haghbat Monastery (10th - 13th Century)

18. Yerevan Opera House

19. Mount Ararat

20. Yerevan

21. Cathedral of Etchmiadzin

22. Fountain show on Repubic Square, Yerevan, Armenia

23. Armenian Government Building in Yerevan Music : Gregorian song