"Dzidzernagapert.. "Citadel of Swallows"" Armenia Things to Do Tip by PenPen

This Armenian Monument, Dzidzernagapert, was constructed in 1965 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The monument is a towering grantie needle flanked by an eternal flame. Twelve imposing pylons, representing the twelve provinces where the Armenians were massacred, surround the memorial flame inside the fortress. The flame burns to represent the Armenian spirit, which can never be extinguished. The monument which means "Citadel of Swallows" is named for a bird that always returns to its nest, even if its home has been destroyed. The needle-shaped shaft beside it represents the rebirth of the Armenian people.

by visiting Dzidzernagapert, in Yerevan and paying a move tribute to the 1.5 million Armenians who were killed in the early 20th century by the turkish ottoman empire.. will be one of the most adorable and appreciatable visits for Armenians all around the world.

Address: Yerevan City, Armenia
Directions: Dzidzernagapert.