Armenia Was The First Nation To Adopt Christianity As Its State Religion.

The city traces its founding to the fortress of Erebuni in 782 BCE, making it older than Rome.

These intricately carved stone crosses have been made since the early Middle Ages. UNESCO inscribed the craft in 2010.

Made from apricot wood, the duduk has a soft, mournful tone. UNESCO recognized it and its music as intangible cultural heritage.

The mountain dominates the skyline of Yerevan and appears on Armenia's coat of arms, although it sits just across the modern border.