Archaeologists uncovering one of the world’s oldest Christian churches near Khor Virap Monastery at the foot of Mount Ararat. Armenian-German Artaxata Project ...

Khor Virap Monastery at the foot of Mount Ararat is close to the newly discovered church. Photo: Armenian-German Artaxata Project.

In Khor Virap, close to the Turkish border, an ancient monastery provides reminders of the biblical story. ... "Ararat proves that it is true and Noah found a resting place here.

From Khor Virap monastery with an incredible view of Mount Ararat to the stunning Lake Sevan, off-the-beaten-track Armenia is a must-visit.

Near Pokr Vedi, Ararat, Armenia - March 18, 2016: Snow-covered Mt Ararat (5,137 metres or 16,854 feet) towers above Khor Virap Monastery. Independent news and stories connecting you to life in ...

Look up from the grounds of the ancient monastery of Khor Virap, its chapel walls blackened by candles, to Mount Ararat, the holy symbol of Armenia stuck across no-man’s land in Turkish territory.