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A map showing the extent of the Armenian Empire under the Artaxiad ruler Tigranes the Great (r. c. 95 - c. 56 BCE)

Detail of the Armenian symbol for infinity in the medieval in Surb Karapet Church, which forms part of the Noravank Monastery. This church is located in what's present-day Armenia.

This is an Armenian column outside the Church of St. Pogos and Petros at Tatev Monastery in Armenia. This church was originally built c. 895-906 CE.

A memorial Armenian cross-stone or khachkar, Vagharshapat, Armenia. 10th century CE.

Relief on the southern wall of the east stairway of the Apadana in Persepolis depicting an Armenian tribute bearer carrying a metal vessel with Homa (griffin) handles. 5th century BCE.

This is a parchment fragment from an Armenian manuscript created in the 10th century CE. (Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts, Yerevan, Armenia)

This prehistoric ritual jug was made from clay and has stylized geometric decor. It comes from what is present-day Armenia and dates from the 11th-9th century BCE. Geometric decor commonly appears on vases and other ritual vessels during...

These are fragments that were originally part of an ancient Armenian hearth. (Metsamor Historical-Archaeological Museum-Reserve, Taronik, Armenia)

Although this manuscript edition of the "History of Vardan and the Armenian War" was finished in 1569 CE, this illustration shows a battle between the Armenians and the Persians in the 5th century CE. Take special note of the Persian elephants...

These Armenian Inscriptions in Noravank Monastery's Surb Karapet Church date from the Middle Ages.