About the world-famous Armenian Duduk

Baklava is a sweet layered pastry with chopped walnuts, syrup or honey. I know it as an Armenian dessert, but baklava is not only Armenian it is very popular in many countries including Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and even Greece. 

WINE FOUNDATION OF ARMENIA The Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia was established in 2016 by the decision of the RA Government for the efficient and coordinated development of the sector, as well as for the introduction of new strategies of state policy and developmental programs. Preserving more than six millennia of Armenian winemaking traditions, Armenia's rich culture and historical heritage are nowadays combined with excellent opportunities for development of viticulture and winemaking, climatic conditions, rich diversity of grape varieties, modern technologies and scientific potential, strengthening the basis of sustainable development of the sector. THE MISSION: • to develop the local viticulture as a guarantee of high-quality wine; • to promote the reputation of the country as a wine exporting country; • to provide high quality raw materials; •to increase the competitiveness of Armenian wines in international markets; • to improve the legislative field and the quality control system; •to develop professional skills of the representatives of the sector; to improve the business environment and increase export volumes.

The Temple of Garni (Armenian: “Garnu tacar”) is located in the village of Garni in Kotayk Province, Armenia, and it was once a pagan temple dedicated to the Armenian sun god Mihr. Built in the middle of the 1st century CE, the Temple of Garni remarkably survived the destruction of pagan temples following Armenia's conversion to Christianity in the 4th century CE, and countless invasions and earthquakes until its collapse in 1679 CE.