Edge of Time : Traveling in Armenia and Karabagh

by Karanian, Matthew; Kurkjian, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780967212029
• ISBN10: 0967212022
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-09-01
• Publisher: Stone Garden Productions

Table of Contents

Preface	11	(2)
Essentials	13	(28)
Planning your trip	13	(8)
When to go	13	(1)
Getting There	14	(1)
Visas	14	(3)
Embassies	17	(1)
Airlines	18	(3)
Once There
Safety	21	(1)
Money	21	(2)
Getting Around	23	(4)
Health	27	(2)
Business Travel	29	(6)
Photography	35	(6)
The Land and People	41	(30)
Geography	42	(1)
Climate	43	(2)
Population	45	(1)
Language	45	(1)
Economy	46	(1)
Politics	47	(2)
Ecology	49	(4)
Christianity	53	(3)
Carpet Weaving	56	(3)
History	59	(12)
Yerevan Guide	71	(26)
Useful Information	72	(6)
Safety	72	(1)
Money	72	(1)
ATMs	73	(1)
Internet	74	(1)
Newspapers and Books	74	(1)
Film for Cameras	75	(1)
Telephone	75	(1)
Mail	76	(1)
Laundry	77	(1)
Hotels and Restaurants	78	(6)
Attractions	84	(13)
Sightseeing	84	(5)
Entertainment	89	(1)
Sports	90	(2)
The Arts	92	(1)
Museums	93	(3)
Volunteer Activities	96	(1)
Regional Guide	97	(24)
Half-Day and Full-Day Trips from Yerevan	97	(7)
Echmiadzin	97	(1)
Zvartnots	97	(1)
Sardarapat	98	(1)
Geghard	98	(1)
Garni	99	(1)
Khosrov	99	(1)
Khor Virap	99	(1)
Ararat Valley	100	(1)
Mt. Aragats	100	(1)
Amberd	101	(1)
Ashtarak	101	(1)
Karmaravor	101	(1)
Gyumri	102	(1)
Talin	102	(1)
Spitak	102	(1)
Vandzor	102	(1)
Stepanavan	102	(1)
Tsaghkadzor	103	(1)
Kecharis	103	(1)
Longer Trips	104	(17)
Lake Sevan	104	(3)
Dilijan	107	(2)
Alaverdi and Lori Region	109	(2)
Zangezur	111	(1)
Yeghegnadzor	111	(1)
Jermuk	112	(1)
Zorakar (Armenia's Stonehenge)	112	(1)
Tatev	112	(2)
Khundzoresk	114	(1)
Goris	114	(1)
Kapan	114	(1)
Meghri	114	(1)
Suggested Itineraries	115	(3)
Republic of Georgia	118	(1)
Javakh (Javakhetti)	119	(2)
Journey to Karabagh	121	(39)
Planning Your Trip	123	(8)
Getting There	123	(1)
Visas	123	(3)
After You Arrive	126	(1)
Safety	127	(1)
Health	128	(1)
Money	128	(1)
Telephone	128	(1)
Internet	129	(1)
Mail	130	(1)
Hotels and Restaurants	131	(6)
Attractions	137	(16)
Sightseeing	137	(1)
Walking Tour of Stepanakert	137	(1)
Shushi	138	(1)
Skhtorashen	139	(2)
Amaras	141	(1)
Gandzasar	141	(1)
Vankasar	142	(1)
Martakert	142	(1)
Dadivank	143	(1)
Sarsang Reservoir	144	(1)
Kelbajar	144	(9)
APPENDIX
Major Holidays	153	(2)
References and Further Information	155
Booksellers	146	(11)
Phrases	157	(3)
Index	160