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AGBU Magazine | Armenia Discovered

Homeland as Wonderland

There’s so much more to explore in Armenia than first meets the eye

Photographs by Arthur Lumen Photography

Levon Badikyan, Gevorg Gasparyan, Zhanna Baroyan, Ashot Arushanyan and Arthur Lumen Gevorgyan

Martiros Saryan House Museum exhibits works by famous Armenian artist Martiros Saryan known for his colorful and mesmerizing portrayal of the Armenian landscape and nature.
Armenian markets have an abundance of a variety of tasty fresh and dried fruits throughout the year.
Azat Reservoir, located just 16 miles south of Yerevan, in Ararat Province, showcases the beauty of Armenia’s mountainous scenery.
A spectacular countryside view captured on the way from Yerevan to Syunik Province.
Lake Parz, located in the Dilijan National Park, just 47 miles from Yerevan, is surrounded by dense forests.
The Wings of Tatev, the longest reversible aerial tramway in the world, connects the village of Halidzor to the strikingly situated Tatev Monastery. The cableway runs over the gorge of the Vorotan River, offering visitors magnificent panoramic views. Skydivers jump from cable cars at an altitude of 3,200 meters.
Arthur Lumen Gevorgyan

Arthur Lumen Gevorgyan
Arthur Lumen Gevorgyan

Two years ago, Arthur Lumen Photography, a team of photographers, founded the Awesome Armenia project to showcase the beauty of the Armenian landscape and monuments. Awesome Armenia aims to put Armenia on the map as an attractive tourism destination.

Arthur Lumen Photography was established by photographer and filmmaker Arthur Lumen Gevorgyan who is also the founder and director of Lumen Photo Studio in Yerevan, Armenia. Since 2011, he has organized photography workshops and trained 150 students in the art of landscape and portrait photography.

Originally published in the March 2018 issue of AGBU Magazine. end character

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