New e-book: In the Gorges of Lori, Alexander Shirvanzade

At the end of the nineteenth century, travelers cross the gorges and villages of Lori and Gugark, visiting Haghpat, Sanahin, ancient churches, cemeteries, and mountain roads. The beauty of the landscape is inseparable from memories of invasions, violence, and local courage. Encounters with villagers, stories of the past, and neglected monuments reveal a region where everyday life and historical memory constantly meet.