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The Silk Road's Hidden Armenian Monasteries
This episode explores the enduring legacy of Armenian monastic architecture and its role in preserving culture along the Silk Road. We examine how remote mountain fortresses like Haghpat, Sanahin, Geghard, and Tatev served as centers of learning, script preservation, and spiritual resilience for centuries. Lucas and Luna discuss the unique architectural innovations of the nakharar nobility, the intricate stone carvings known as khachkars, and the critical work of scribes who maintained the Grabar language. The conversation also touches upon the historical context of Caucasian Albania…
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