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

Traditional Crafts

The Pazyryk carpet, dated to the 5th-3rd century BC, is the world's oldest known carpet and demonstrates Armenia's ancient weaving traditions that continue for over 2,500 years.

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218Traditional Crafts