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	Armenia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Armenia (Armenian: Հայաստան, Hayastan, Հայք, Hayq), officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked mountainous country in the Southern Caucasus (Transcaucasus), bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia to the north, Azerbaijan to the east, and Iran and the Nakhichevan exclave of Azerbaijan to the south.
		Armenia in history, XI c B.C. - VII c A.D. In the aftermath of World War I, the Democratic Republic of Armenia was established, encompassing the former Ottoman-ruled Western Armenia and Russian-controlled Eastern Armenia.
		Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity as a state religion, in AD Over 93% of Armenian Christians belong to the Armenian Apostolic Church, a form of Oriental (Non-Chalcedonian) Orthodoxy, which is a very ritualistic, conservative church, roughly comparable to the Coptic and Syrian churches.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Armenia (3688 words)

	About Armenia: Armenian history
		Armenia is one of the oldest countries in the world with a recorded history of about 3500 years.
		After the death of Tigran II, Armenia was reduced back to its ethnic Armenian territory and found itself in the middle of a long war campaign between Rome and Persia, with each superpower trying to have Armenia as its ally, as the military assistance with Armenia was crucial for gaining political superiority in Asia Minor.
		The title "King of Armenia" passed to the kings of Cyprus, thence to the Venetians, and was later claimed by the house of Savoy.
	www.armeniadiaspora.com /inside/arm/en_history.html (2867 words)

	History
		One of the world's oldest civilization, Armenia once included Mount Ararat, which biblical tradition identifies as the mountain that Noah's ark rested on after the flood.
		From the 17th century through World War I major portions of Armenia were controlled by their most brutal invader, the Ottoman Turks, under whom they experienced discrimination, religious persecution, heavy taxation, and armed attacks.
		Armenia declared its independence form the collapsing Soviet Union on Sept 23, 1991.
	www.armeniaemb.org /DiscoverArmenia/History/History.htm (532 words)

	Catholic Culture : Document Library : Religious History Of Armenia
		Armenia's President Robert Kotcharian, was elected with 59.49% of the votes, on 29 March 1998.
		Armenia, or the "Kingdom of Urartu" which flourished between the 9th and 7th centuries BC and referred to in the Bible as Ararat a volcanic mass, the resting place of Noah's Ark, has been populated since the stone age.
		The present day communities of Armenian Catholics in Armenia and Georgis are the result of emigration in the 19th century after the pact between Russia and Turkey in 1829, when much of the Armenian population fleeing from disastrous conditions under the Ottoman Empire sought asylum under the Christian protection of the Russian Empire.
	www.catholicculture.org /docs/doc_view.cfm?recnum=4002 (1442 words)

	RELIGIOUS HISTORY OF ARMENIA
		Armenia proclaimed its independence from the USSR on 23 September 1991 and on 21 December that year became a member of the Community of Independent States (CIS).
		Armenia, or the "Kingdom of Urartù" which flourished between the 9th and 7th centuries BC and referred to in the Bible as Ararat, a volcanic mass, the resting place of Noah's Ark, has been populated since the stone age.
		The present day communities of Armenian Catholics in Armenia and Georgia are the result of emigration in the 19th century after the pact between Russia and Turkey in 1829, when much of the Armenian population fleeing from disastrous conditions under the Ottoman Empire sought asylum under the Christian protection of the Russian Empire.
	www.ewtn.com /library/CHISTORY/armenia.htm (1390 words)

	Travel guide to Armenia! Traveling to Armenia
		Armenia was the first country that adopted Christianity as a national religion (301 A.D.).
		Armenia is situated in the south of Transcaucasus, and it is bordered by Georgia, Iran, Turkey and Azerbaijan.
		Armenia has an area of 29800 square kilometers (360 kilometers long and 200 kilometers wide) and it is situated from 1000 to 2500 meters above sea level.
	www.armgate.com /travel (1121 words)

	History of Armenia
		The eastern area of Armenia was ceded by the Ottomans to Russia in 1828; this portion declared its independence in 1918, but was conquered by the Soviet Red Army in 1920.
		Armenia and Azerbaijan began fighting over the area in 1988; the struggle escalated after both countries attained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
		Turkey imposed an economic blockade on Armenia and closed the common border because of the Armenian occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding areas.
	infotut.com /geography/Armenia (511 words)

	History of Armenia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Armenia first emerged into history around 800 BC as part of the Kingdom of Urartu or Van, which flourished in the Caucasus and eastern Asia Minor until 600 BC.
		In 301 AD, Armenia became the first nation to adopt Christianity as a state religion, establishing a church that still exists independently of both the Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox churches.
		Armenia and Azerbaijan continue to observe the cease-fire which has been in effect since May 1994, and in late 1995 both also agreed to OSCE field representatives being based in Tbilisi, Georgia, to monitor the cease-fire and facilitate the peace process.
	www.historyofnations.net /asia/armenia.html (803 words)

	Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Republic of Armenia Official Site
		The "renaissance of Armenia" was accomplished during the reign of Tigran the Great (95-99 B.C.), who proclaimed himself "King of Kings." Under Tigran II, Armenia grew to a great degree of military strength and political influence.
		On May 28, 1918, the inde-pendent Republic of Armenia was established, after the Armenians forced the Turkish troops to withdraw in the battles of Sardarapat, Gharakilisse and Bashabaran.
		Armenia was made part of the Trans-Caucasian Soviet Federal Socialist Republic in 1922, and in 1936, it became one of the Soviet Union's constituent republics.
	www.armeniaforeignministry.com /arm/history/main.html (2322 words)

	Armenia-History, Facts, Armenian Alphabet
		According to the History of the Armenians by Movses Khorenatsi in 2107 B.C. the legendary archer Haik defeated the army of the Assyrian king Belus and established the first Armenian kingdom.
		The first indications of Armenia can be traces in Sumerian cuneiform inscriptions dating back to 3rd millennium B.C., and the Hittites testify the existence of a country called Hayasa which is believed to be the cradle of Armenians.
		Armenia is a food importer, and its mineral deposits (gold, bauxite) are small.
	www.visitarm.com /aboutarmenia.html (2107 words)

	Armenia - History
		In order that we may realize the real implications of the history of Armenia and grasp the soul of this people, we must turn our gaze upon the beginning of the 4th century, which was momentous in its consequences for the growth of the nation.
		Armenia was made part of the Transcaucasian Soviet Federal Socialist Republic in 1922, and in 1936, it became one of the Soviet Union's constituent republics.
		That same year, in 1988, Armenia was rocked by severe earthquakes that killed thousands, and supplies from both the Soviet Union and the West were blocked by the Azerbaijani Government fighting the Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh.
	richardsmith.net /armenia/sako.html (2284 words)

	Armenia:History
		During the reign of Antioch III famous Armenian general Artashes led the selevk troops against the Ervanduni dynasty in Armenia and became the king in 190 B.C., establishing the dynasty of Artashes.
		Though in 387 Armenia was divided between Persia and Rome, the Arshakuni dynasty did not abandon the political arena until the beginning of the 5th century.
		In 1918 Armenia (eastern part of the historical territory of Armenia or nowadays territory of Armenia, inclusive of Kharabakh, Nakhijevan, Ghars region, which is on the Turkish side today) Armenia established independence.
	www.cac-biodiversity.org /arm/arm_history.htm (1505 words)

	ARMENIANS (September 8, 1987)
		Armenia is one of the fifteen constituent republics of the USSR.
		Armenia was located near the cradles of ancient civilizations--the Mesopotamian, bordering immediately to the south; the Egyptian in the southwest; and the Indus to the east--and was affected by each, but most significantly by Mesopotamian.
		Histories, such as those of Moses of Khoren, John of Drashanakert, Thomas Arzruin, and Stepanos of Taron were written.
	www.umd.umich.edu /dept/armenian/papazian/armenia.html (5610 words)

	Tourism in Armenia - Tourist Guide: Tourism Armenia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Armenia - acknowledged as one of the cradles of civilization - is a beautiful country with a sophisticated people and a long and cultured history.
		Tourism in Armenia is rooted in the country's historical landmarks and natural attractions such as the water resorts of Lake Sevan,the hot springs of Arzni and Jermuk, the forests of Dilijan, Aghveran, Tsaghkadzor, Bjurakan and Gugark, and the mountainous natural caves and cliffs of the Southeast region.
		The 5165 meter Mount Ararat, geographically located in Turkey, is a national symbol of Armenia and is visible from much of the Southwest region.
	www.tourismarmenia.net (405 words)

	History
		Armenia was once an empire which stretched from the Caspian Sea to Asia Minor and almost to the Mediterranean.
		In the 11th century, Armenia was divided among the Seljuk Turks, Persians, and Byzantines, and then conquered by the Ottoman Turks.
		War on its borders with Azerbaijan and the economic and energy blockade by Turkey and Azerbaijan have left Armenia with two hours of electricity on a good day and a condition of living which is worse than that in Bosnia.
	leonardo.spidernet.net /Copernicus/831/armen/history.html (1089 words)

	Independence (From 1990) - History of Armenia
		The Soviet Empire de facto collapsed in the August of 1991, after an attempt to stage a coup failed in Moscow.
		A referendum was organized in Armenia on September 21, 1991, the Armenian residents voting overwhelmingly for the secession from the USSR.
		Armenia confirms itself ready to support any issue making it a condition that the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic must approve the issue.
	www.hayastan.com /armenia/history/armenia/index13.php (703 words)

	WWW-VL History of Armenia Index - Armenian History
		The History of Armenia as Presented in American Historiography (A Critical Survey), IN ARMENIAN.
		History of Armenia in Brief provided by the permanent mission of the Republic of Armenia to the UN.
		A History of Armenia by Vahan M. Kurkjian.
	history.armenianhouse.org (552 words)

	HyeGuide.com: History of Armenia, Khachkars (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		of the weakening of the Arab Caliphate, political power was restored in Armenia and new kingdoms were formed: the Bagratooni in Ani, the Ardzrooni in Vaspourakan and those of Kars and Sunik.
		Being firmly bound to historical destiny of the people, the Armenian church in its struggle against conquerors from the very beginning brought a new understanding that played a leading role in bringing together the Armenian people and awakening their national consciousness in the struggle for independence.
		In Armenia, the struggle for liberation from Arab domination and reestablishment of national independence during the 8-9th centuries, and partly at the beginning of the 10th century, was closely linked to the idea of the crucifixion and the redumption of the Son of God, who was martyred for the salvation mankind.
	www.hyeguide.com /k/k3.shtml (962 words)

	Jews of Armenia
		Director of the expedition was Hebrew University's Professor of Armenian Studies, Michael Stone and he was joined by archeologist David Amit and by Armenian Studies graduate student and professional photographer Yoav Loeff.
		The find is unprecedented and there is no information in known historical sources about a Jewish minority in Armenia in the Middle Ages: the inscriptions are dated to the late thirteenth and early fourteenth century.
		This discovery provides major new data for both Armenian and Jewish history and the existence of this Jewish community, now indubitable, will change important aspects of our understanding of the period.
	www.haruth.com /JewsArmenia.html (407 words)

	History
		Armenia once included Mount Ararat, which biblical tradition identifies as the mountain that Noah's ark rested on after the flood.
		Ambassador Kirakossian, who is an Armenian studies historian by training and holds a Doctorate in History degree, gave the delegation an informal tour of the Embassy.
		Ambassador Kirakossian gave an assessment of the future of Armenian Studies and potential cooperation between scholars in Armenia and Diaspora.
	www.armeniaemb.org /DiscoverArmenia/History (708 words)

	unescochair
		Established in April, 1996 UNESCO Chair of Armenian Art History (UNESCO CAAH) at Yerevan State University (YSU) in Yerevan, Republic of Armenia is responsible for newly organised Art History Department, and intends to advance high education in the field of art history in Armenia and through distance education worldwide.
		Sponsorship is important for further evolution of higher education in the field of art history in Armenia due to using distant education possibilities.
		Scholarship grants awarded to Art History Department students may be used by CAAH to continue young people schooling and for the intensive study of English.
	www.itgateway.com /unesco (1856 words)

	The Virtual Jewish History Tour: Armenia
		During the conquest of King Tigranes II the Great, Tigranes brought with him 10,000 Jewish captives to Armenia when he retreated from Palestine, because of the Roman attack on Armenia (69 B.C.E. By 360-370 C.E., there was a massive increase in Jewish Hellenistic immigration into Armenia; many Armenian towns became predominately Jewish.
		Halakhic studies never prospered in Armenia, although there are a few references to the region in Jewish Hellenistic sources.
		Israel is represented in Armenia by the Israeli ambassador in Tbilisi, Georgia.
	www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/vjw/armenia.html (1066 words)

	REENIC: Armenia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Internews Armenia (an Armenian chapter of the international non-profit organization; its goal is creating the conditions for the existence of a free, independent and pluralistic media in Armenia)
		The Early History of Indo-European Languages (choose "Encyclopedia"; a full-text, illustrated article by Thomas V. Gamkrelidze and V. Ivanov, Scientific American, March 1990, P.110; Armenian language is among the topics covered)
		The STACCIS project (aims to strengthen cooperation in telematics applications in the areas of education, scientific and technological research and environmental decision making between the European countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and their counterparts in the European Union.
	reenic.utexas.edu /reenic/countries/armenia.html (1199 words)

	History \| Armenia Travel \| TourArmenia \| Travel Guide to Armenia
		But what really begins to tests your ability to comprehend history at all, is that Armenia’s history keeps going back, tens of thousands of years, to the Stone Age, the Paleolithic Era, when some of the oldest pictograms discovered are carved on the sides of mountains.
		In fact, what surprises many a visitor to Armenia is just how fertile Armenia is. Too many folks who obviously never ventured outside their hotel rooms have written misleading (and often false) reports about the country.
		As told by Armenians, the history of Armenia comes alive--they spice it with legends and stories that make you think those 12th c BCE Phrygians are just around the bend there, retreating from Troy and ready to assimilate.
	www.tacentral.com /history.asp (2166 words)

	Armenia
		Armenia is located in the southern Caucasus and is the smallest of the former Soviet republics.
		From the 16th century through World War I major portions of Armenia were controlled by their most brutal invader, the Ottoman Turks, under whom the Armenians experienced discrimination, religious persecution, heavy taxation, and armed attacks.
		Armenia declared its independence from the collapsing Soviet Union on Sept. 23, 1991.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107292.html (856 words)

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