But karanians book refers to these lands as the armenian highland. The armenian highland book will be available from amazon and at most bookstores on april 15. The video presents recent innovative undertaking by the agbu armenian virtual college. This impressive 312page volume provides a unique perspective on the armenian past that has survived in ani, kars, and western armeniaall lands that are outside the borders of todays modern republic of armenia. With his new book the armenian highland, matthew karanian has been able to masterfully and simultaneously capture the devastating tragedy of the loss of the rich culture of the armenians and the undying spirit of armenians through the ruins of churches and monasteries that remain all over the currentday turkey. This book explores this vast armenian homeland of the armenian highland and celebrates the ancestral home that armenians today know as western armenia, as well as other ancestral armenian lands that are also located outside of todays republic of armenia.
Western armenia and the first armenian republic of 1918 312 pages stone garden press 2019 matthew karanian is well known for his stunning photography books on armenia, the. This set includes an original fine art print, approximately 16 x 20, of a scene from the. Armenian highland book is a great tribute to ancient armenia. Karanians intent in creating a book such as this, which brings together aspects of his previous work with both historical western armenia today eastern turkey and historical eastern armenia today the postsoviet armenian republic. Karanian is also the author of armenia and karabakh. Author and photographer matthew karanian calls the book unique. The armenian highland western armenia and the first armenian republic of 1918. Karanian was a guest speaker for the armenian studies program spring lecture series on thursday, april 11, when he gave a presentation about his work and about his new book the armenian highland before an enthusiastic audience at the university business center, at fresno state. The armenian highland also known as the armenian upland or armenian plateau is part of the transcaucasian highland and constitutes the continuation of the caucasus mountains, also referred as eastern armenia. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. The armenian highland book cover the hills of ani left and the akhurian river. The highland is a segment of the mediterranean alpine volcanic zone of folding and has a subtropical continental climate.
The armenian highland was born out of inspirationthe survivor story of his grandparents. Armenian highland institute for armenian studies of ysu. This impressive 312page hard cover volume provides a unique perspective on the armenian past that has su. This groundbreaking book about the armenian highland will be published in april. The highland covers almost 154,400 square miles 400,000 square km. Vartan cultural committeepresents the armenian highlandwestern armenia and the first armenian republic of 1918 a new book by matthew karanianspecial presentation with the author sunday, november 10, 2019 lunch 12. The book also includes antique maps by mardiros kheranian, a famous cartographer whose maps are on display at echmiadzin and at yerevans.
This vast highland, also known as the armenian plateau, is the ancient homeland of the armenians. Western armenia and the first armenian republic of 1918, is available directly from the publisher as well as from amazon and bookstores. Nov 11, 2019 the armenian highland was born out of inspiration. Apr 15, 2019 the title the armenian highland reflects perfectly mr. I laughed when my students suggested that i produce a book about the sites of western armeniaa historical guide to our homeland. Matthew karanian is a second generation armenian american who lives in pasadena. He dedicates this book to his parents, both of whom are first generation americans, and descendants of survivors of the armenian genocide. Films and books are works of art, which may differ drastically in their. The armenian highland, says matthew, is the name that should inform the start of every armenian s search for his roots, and every armenian s effort to remember the past. The ebook is an overview of the armenian highland, with a particular emphasis on armenias geography and history from ancient to modern times. The armenian highland is a beautifully illustrated historical guide to the ancient homeland of the armenians lands that are commonly known today as. Ararat, a fictional planet in the p eridani solar system, in the book absolution gap by alastair reynolds this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title ararat.
Western armenia and the first armenian republic of 1918is a stunning tribute to his grandparents who were all deported from their homes in. The armenian highland, by matthew karanian a special. Karanians intent in creating a book such as this, which brings together aspects of his previous work with both historical western. Published on jan 28, 2014 the video presents recent innovative undertaking by the agbu armenian virtual college.
Matthew karanian the armenian highland is a beautifully illustrated. Matthew karanians the armenian highland is a unique and essential book. Today we need a diamondtipped, tungsten carbide drill to do the same job. Chart your journey to the armenian lands of kharpert, van, erzerum, sebastia, diyarbakir, bitlis, ani and kars with this authoritative and lavishly illustrated book. The armenian highland is a beautifully illustrated historical guide to the ancient homeland of the armenians lands that are commonly known today as historic armenia. It brings together the power of the armenian past with its material presence today. Why a modern cosmetics company is mining armenias ancient. The result is a book that proudly showcases an armenia that has rarely been seen since 1915. The title the armenian highland reflects perfectly mr. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. About the book the armenian highland is a beautifully illustrated historical guide to the ancient homeland of the armenians lands that are commonly known today as historic armenia or as western armenia. The first e book offers an overview of the armenian highland, with particular emphasis on armenias geography and history from ancient to modern times.
The armenian highland is the ancient home of the armenian nation, and includes the lands of both western armenia and the first armenian republic of 1918. It came to be known throughout the ancient world as. Apr 22, 2019 the title the armenian highland reflects perfectly mr. World premiere launch for armenian highland book on. The original armenian name for the country was hayk, later hayastan armenian. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. It is a must have for any history enthusiaststudent studying the history of armenia, the near east or the history of the world in general. The armenian highland the first ebook offers an overview of the armenian highland, with particular emphasis on armenia s geography and history from ancient to modern times. The armenian highland will also be presented at california state university, fresno at 7 pm on thursday, april 11, 2019. He is a lawyer and the author of several books about armenia. The stone garden travel guide 20 and historic armenia after 100. Karanians armenian highland a touchstone to the past. Avc multimedia ebook series and introduces book 1 the armenian highland.
World premiere launch for armenian highland book on april 9. Karanian to lecture on reviving the armenian highland at. The history of armenia covers the topics related to the history of armenia, as well as the armenian people, the armenian language, and the regions historically and geographically considered armenian armenia lies in the highlands surrounding the biblical mountains of ararat. Karanians intent in creating a book such as this, which brings together aspects of his previous work with both historical western armenia today eastern turkey and historical eastern armenia today the postsoviet armenian. The eastern area of armenia was ceded by the ottomans to russia in 1828. The first ebook offers an overview of the armenian highland, with particular emphasis on armenias geography and history from ancient to modern times. The armenian highland, a hardcover photohistory book celebrating the armenian nation, will be published on april 15. The apricot is native to china and spread to europe through the armenia highlands. The armenian highland is a beautifully illustrated historical guide to the ancient homeland of the armenians lands that are commonly known today as historic armenia or as western armenia. Ancient history encyclopedia receives a small commission for. Matthew karanian is well known for his stunning photography books on armenia, the caucasus, and eastern turkey. The armenian highland will also be presented at california state university, fresno at 7 pm on thursday. This impressive 312page hard cover volume provides a unique perspective on the armenian past that has survived in ani, kars, and western armenia all lands that are outside of todays modern republic of armenia. The armenian highland is the seventh book that karanian has published about armenia.
The armenian highland is the geographic term that has been used for millennia to identify the highland plateau of asia minor. The story of their survival is a story that is both unique to their lives and also shared by so many armenian familiesa common thread in the fabric of armenian history, karanian writes in the volumes emotionallycharged preface. His latest workthe armenian highlandis his magnum opus, bringing together his. Western armenia and the first armenian republic of 1918 312 pages stone garden press 2019 matthew karanian is well known for his stunning photography books. Necklaces and beads have been found at various archaeological sites such as nevali cori that clearly display this remarkable quality.
Hovannisians the hidden map and karanians the armenian. The herbs of the armenian highland were especially wellreputed among ancient writers, like the greek physician galen or the famed islamic philosopher ibn. The armenian highland is a beautifully illustrated historical guide to the ancient homeland of the armenianslands that are commonly known today as western armenia or historic armenia. This shallow waterway forms todays international border between the republic of armenia and ani. The history of armenia covers the topics related to the history of armenia, as well as the armenian people, the armenian language, and the regions historically and geographically considered armenian. Armenian highland reveals the hidden lands of western. The event will take place on thursday, october 24 at 7 p. A new book by matthew karanian special presentation with the author. Agbus avc is redefining the armenian experience by presenting a new interactive multimedia e book series available just one click away on your smart phone, tablet or web browser. Western armenia and the first armenian republic of 1918 hardcover april 15, 2019. World premiere of the armenian highland book set for april. The armenian highland almost completely coincides with the historical armenian homeland. The ebook is an overview of the armenian highland, with a particular emphasis on armenia s geography and history from ancient to modern times.
Armenian highland simple english wikipedia, the free. Jan 28, 2014 the video presents recent innovative undertaking by the agbu armenian virtual college. Find restaurants armenian in highland park, tx on yellowbook. Western armenia and the first armenian republic of 1918. I have curated a photobased historical guide to the ancient homeland of the armenian nation, but i have. The photographs are beautiful and arresting, and the maps disclose a vivid perspective of armenia in historical context.
From ancient times it has been extended from the rivers kur and yeraskh araks up to gamirk cappadocia, from pontus and trialet mountains to the southern parts of the armenian taurus. Avc multimedia e book series and introduces book 1 the armenian highland. Western armenia and the first armenian republic of 1918 at. In the new book the armenian highland, author matthew karanian celebrates the armenia that has persevered in the face of persecution.
During world war i in the western portion of armenia, the ottoman empire instituted a policy of forced resettlement coupled with other harsh practices that resulted in at least 1 million armenian deaths. Matthew karanian is well known for his stunning photography books on armenia, the caucasus and eastern turkey. The e book is an overview of the armenian highland, with a particular emphasis on armenias geography and history from ancient to modern times. Armenia lies in the highlands surrounding the biblical mountains of ararat. The herbs of the armenian highland were especially wellreputed among ancient.
His latest work, the armenian highland, is his magnum opus, bringing together his signature breathtaking photographs, historical insights, and. Matthew karanian the armenian highland is a beautifully illustrated historical guide to the ancient homeland of the armenians lands that are commonly known today as historic armenia or as western armenia. Western armenia and the first armenian republic of 1918 stone garden press, 2019. May 22, 2017 why a modern cosmetics company is mining armenias ancient manuscripts. Karanian celebrates armenian life and culture in newly. Armenian highland, the armenia history books abrilbooks. The armenian highland premiere event with author matthew.
The result is a book that proudly showcases an armenia that has rarely been. This impressive 312page volume provides a unique perspective on the armenian past that has survived in ani, kars, and western armeniaall lands that are outside the borders of. As early as 7000 bc, neolithic artisans in the armenian highland were able to drill deep holes in agate beads over 5 centimeters in length. Avc multimedia ebook series book 1 the armenian highland. Book cover courtesy of matthew karanian little has been said, however, about the sheer magnificence of the printedandbound, physical work that is the armenian highland. Each book is numbered 1100 and is autographed by matthew karanian. Available only in print hardcover, the armenian highland s highquality, striking images capture the reader in a way that pixels on a screen simply cant. World premiere of the armenian highland book set for. Groundbreaking guide to the ancient lands of western armenia. The book is also available directly from the publisher stone garden press at. The average elevation of the armenian highland is 5,000 to 6,500 feet 1,500 to 2,000 metres, but several peaks exceed 14,000 feet 4,000 metres.
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