#dvin

For 195 years, Assyrians have been living in the villages of Armenia (Arzni, Dvin, Kolyasar, Shahriyar, and Gyol Assor) having fled the Persian persecution during the Russo-Persian War. Etuti is trying to help at least 10 families with preparing their houses for the upcoming Winter season. A lot of these houses do not have windows or doors, their bathrooms and showers are very basic, they do not have proper clean water or gas system, no heaters, and damaged walls and floors.

PLACES IN THE ANCIENT WORLD: Dvin (Capital of Medieval Armenia)

DVIN (aka Duin), located 40 km south of modern Yerevan, was the capital of early medieval Armenia for four centuries. Founded in the 4th century CE, the city prospered and became the administrative head of the Armenian church. Remaining the capital under the rule of the Arab Umayyad Caliphate from the mid-7th century CE, Dvin would ultimately be replaced, first by Partav in 789 CE and then Ani in 961 CE as Armenia's first city.

Dvin was founded by the Armenian king Khosrov III Kotak (r. c. 330 - 338 CE) who converted what was already a small settlement and royal hunting park into a new city. Situated by the Azat (aka Garni) River on a natural promontory, the site was also easily defended with fortification walls built as an additional deterrent. The son of Khosrov, King Tiran, moved the royal residence to Dvin, and by the 5th century CE, it was a thriving city. Its growth was greatly helped by the decision of Armenia’s overlords at the time, the Sasanian Empire, to make Dvin the new administrative capital of their part of the country (the other being controlled by the Roman Empire). Dvin was not without its competitors, though, especially in terms of trade; a notable rival being the former capital and more ancient city of Artashat (Artaxata), located just a few kilometres to the west.

San Gregorio el Iluminador

San Gregorio el Iluminador (anteriormente conocido como Grigor Lusavorich, en torno a 239 - alrededor de 330 d.C.) fue el primer obispo de la Iglesia armenia y se le atribuye haber convertido al rey Tiridates el Grande al cristianismo, haber fundado oficialmente la Iglesia armenia y haber difundido esa religión por todo el país. San Gregorio es el santo patrón de Armenia.

Dvin Ancienne

Dvin (alias Dwin), située à 40 km au sud de l'actuelle Erevan, fut la capitale de l'Arménie médiévale précoce pendant quatre siècles. Fondée au IVe siècle de notre ère, la ville prospéra et devint le chef administratif de l'église arménienne. Restée capitale sous la domination du califat arabe omeyyade à partir du milieu du VIIe siècle, Dvin sera finalement remplacée en tant que première ville d'Arménie, d'abord par Partav en 789, puis par Ani en 961.

Pirámide ancestral de Armenia y la misteriosa estructura oculta de Dvin

Para nadie es un secreto que el mundo está repleto de pirámides y mientras los años transcurren, se van descubriendo más. Ese es el caso de Armenia y la misteriosa estructura oculta de Dvin.