Yerevan

Republic Square is in the heart of Yerevan. Summers in Yerevan are extremely hot, so visit in the evening and sit by the pools to cool off.

Mount Ararat towers in the distance with a prominence of nearly 12,000 feet and an elevation of 16,854 feet. It is easy to see why it holds such a prominent place in Armenian culture.

This closeup shows the Cistern fountains at the base level of the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan.

Early morning in Arabkir District. I'm in Armenia and will be covering this hidden gem for the next several months.