2. Akhtala MonasteryAkhtala Akhtala ; also known as Pghindzavank is a 10th-century fortified Armenian Apostolic Church monastery located in the town of Akhtala in the marz of Lori, 185 kilometers north of Yerevan. The monastery is currently inactive. The fortress played a major role in protecting the north-western regions of Armenia and is among the most well preserved of all in modern Armenia. The main church at the compound is famous for its highly artistic frescoes, which cover the inside walls, the partitions, and the bearings of the building. The modern name of Akhtala was first recorded in a royal decree of 1438. The etymology of the name Akhtala is believed to be of Turkic origin, meaning white glade. The original Armenian name of the settlement where the monastery is built is Pghindzahank, which means copper ... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Things are changing | Vahe Arustamyan | TEDxKids@Yerevan
Vahe is talking about the changing prospective and behavior of public toward disabled people
Vahe is 18 years old and she is studying at the secondary school of Aygehovit . Vahe likes to listen to classical music and read books. Vahe dreams of becoming a good specialist in advocating for social and equal conditions for all children.
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