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WASHINGTON—On Thurs., April 9, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Washington, D.C., will host a reception and book signing for author Matthew Karanian and his ground-breaking new book Historic Armenia After 100 Years: Ani, Kars, and the Six Provinces of Western Armenia.

Cover of Karanian’s Historic Armenia

Karanian’s presentation will include his photographs from Western Armenia and a discussion about the journey of creating this first-ever guide to the historic and cultural sites of the Armenian homeland.

The presentation is within the framework of events dedicated to the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial, and is under the auspices of the Embassy and of Ambassador to the United States Tigran Sargsyan.

Karanian’s book, Historic Armenia After 100 Years, was released in February, and is the first book of its kind. The book features 125 color photographs and maps that illustrate the current condition of the churches and monasteries that still exist in Western Armenia.

Antique photographs from one century ago are also included, and demonstrate the destruction and vandalism that has occurred since the genocide.

The book “shines a light on the Western Armenia that defies eradication,” says Karanian. He portrays the book as a celebration of the historic Armenian homeland that has survived.

The event begins at»7 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The Armenian Embassy is located at 2225 R St., NW, Washington, D.C.

For more details about the»event and the book, visit www.HistoricArmeniaBook.com.

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WASHINGTON—On Thurs., April 9, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Washington, D.C., will host a reception and book signing for author Matthew Karanian and his ground-breaking new book Historic Armenia After 100 Years: Ani, Kars, and the Six Provinces of Western Armenia. Cover of Karanian’s Historic Armenia Karanian’s presentation will include his photographs from Western Armenia and a discussion about the journey of creating this first-ever guide to the historic and cultural sites of the Armenian homeland. The presentation is within the framework of events dedicated to the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial, and is under the auspices of the Embassy and of Ambassador to the United States Tigran Sargsyan. Karanian’s book, Historic Armenia After 100 Years, was released in February, and is the first book of its kind. The book features 125 color photographs and maps that illustrate the current condition of the churches and monasteries that still exist in Western Armenia. Antique photographs from one century ago are also included, and demonstrate the destruction and vandalism that has occurred since the genocide. The book “shines a light on the Western Armenia that defies eradication,” says Karanian. He portrays the book as a celebration of the [...]

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WASHINGTON—On Thurs., April 9, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Washington, D.C., will host a reception and book signing for author Matthew Karanian and his ground-breaking new book Historic Armenia After 100 Years: Ani, Kars, and the Six Provinces of Western Armenia. Cover of Karanian’s Historic Armenia Karanian’s presentation will include his photographs from Western Armenia and a discussion about the journey of creating this first-ever guide to the historic and cultural sites of the Armenian homeland. The presentation is within the framework of events dedicated to the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial, and is under the auspices of the Embassy and of Ambassador to the United States Tigran Sargsyan. Karanian’s book, Historic Armenia After 100 Years, was released in February, and is the first book of its kind. The book features 125 color photographs and maps that illustrate the current condition of the churches and monasteries that still exist in Western Armenia. Antique photographs from one century ago are also included, and demonstrate the destruction and vandalism that has occurred since the genocide. The book “shines a light on the Western Armenia that defies eradication,” says Karanian. He portrays the book as a celebration of the [...]

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VIP Forums Group Top VIP VIP Ultra Club Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 12,055 Rep Power: 67	Author Karanian to Present ‘Historic Armenia’ at the Embassy in DC WASHINGTON—On Thurs., April 9, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Washington, D.C., will host a reception and book signing for author Matthew Karanian and his ground-breaking new book Historic Armenia After 100 Years: Ani, Kars, and the Six Provinces of Western Armenia. Cover of Karanian’s Historic Armenia Karanian’s presentation will include his photographs from Western Armenia and a discussion about the journey of creating this first-ever guide to the historic and cultural sites of the Armenian homeland. The presentation is within the framework of events dedicated to the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial, and is under the auspices of the Embassy and of Ambassador to the United States Tigran Sargsyan. Karanian’s book, Historic Armenia After 100 Years, was released in February, and is the first book of its kind. The book features 125 color photographs and maps that illustrate the current condition of the churches and monasteries that still exist in Western Armenia. Antique photographs from one century ago are also included, and demonstrate the destruction and vandalism that has occurred since the genocide. The book “shines a light on the Western Armenia that defies eradication,” says Karanian. He portrays the book as a celebration of the historic Armenian homeland that has survived. The event begins at»7 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The Armenian Embassy is located at 2225 R St., NW, Washington, D.C. For more details about the»event and the book, visit www.HistoricArmeniaBook.com. The post Author Karanian to Present ‘Historic Armenia’ at the Embassy in DC appeared first on Armenian Weekly. WASHINGTON—On Thurs., April 9, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Washington, D.C., will host a reception and book signing for author Matthew Karanian and his ground-breaking new book Historic Armenia After 100 Years: Ani, Kars, and the Six Provinces of Western Armenia. Cover of Karanian’s Historic Armenia Karanian’s presentation will include his photographs from Western Armenia and a discussion about the journey of creating this first-ever guide to the historic and cultural sites of the Armenian homeland. The presentation is within the framework of events dedicated to the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial, and is under the auspices of the Embassy and of Ambassador to the United States Tigran Sargsyan. Karanian’s book, Historic Armenia After 100 Years, was released in February, and is the first book of its kind. The book features 125 color photographs and maps that illustrate the current condition of the churches and monasteries that still exist in Western Armenia. Antique photographs from one century ago are also included, and demonstrate the destruction and vandalism that has occurred since the genocide. The book “shines a light on the Western Armenia that defies eradication,” says Karanian. He portrays the book as a celebration of the [...] The post Author Karanian to Present ‘Historic Armenia’ at the Embassy in DC appeared first on Armenian Weekly. WASHINGTON—On Thurs., April 9, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Washington, D.C., will host a reception and book signing for author Matthew Karanian and his ground-breaking new book Historic Armenia After 100 Years: Ani, Kars, and the Six Provinces of Western Armenia. Cover of Karanian’s Historic Armenia Karanian’s presentation will include his photographs from Western Armenia and a discussion about the journey of creating this first-ever guide to the historic and cultural sites of the Armenian homeland. The presentation is within the framework of events dedicated to the commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial, and is under the auspices of the Embassy and of Ambassador to the United States Tigran Sargsyan. Karanian’s book, Historic Armenia After 100 Years, was released in February, and is the first book of its kind. The book features 125 color photographs and maps that illustrate the current condition of the churches and monasteries that still exist in Western Armenia. Antique photographs from one century ago are also included, and demonstrate the destruction and vandalism that has occurred since the genocide. The book “shines a light on the Western Armenia that defies eradication,” says Karanian. He portrays the book as a celebration of the [...] The post Author Karanian to Present ‘Historic Armenia’ at the Embassy in DC appeared first on Armenian Weekly. [img][/img] More...