TSAGHKUNK, Armenia -- Nestled in the Caucasus Mountains, Armenia promises an escape into a world untouched by time.
My adventure began in Yerevan, the capital, which rises like a phoenix from the volcanic plains. At its heart lies a unique architectural legacy, with buildings that glow with a honeyed hue, etched in tuff -- a rock composed of consolidated volcanic ash from the Armenian Highlands. This unique stone has been used to build everything from agricultural structures to religious buildings and castles. Beyond the architecture, the ethereal beauty of Lake Sevan offers a serene counterpoint to the rugged mountains that encircle it.
