Mount Ararat with the historic Khor Virap monastery visible at center-left

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Armenian hospitality customs require guests to be offered the best seat, served food first, and protected with the saying 'The guest is from God' - a tradition dating back to pre-Christian pagan rituals honoring visitors.

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