Iran publishes Armenian church guideSeptember 17, 2007 - 15:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian cultural officials have announced the publication of a book about Armenian churches in Tehran, with over 100 high-quality pictures. The guide has been collected through the efforts of Armenian artists and offers information about places of worship dating back to 190 years ago.The book provides floor plans of all churches in Tehran and maps showing the distribution of Armenians in Tehran since the time they first settled in the city. The book is the result of an 8-month cooperation between Ara Megredoomian (photographer), Arman Estepanian (graphic designer and photographer), Arlen Estepanian (architect), and Arpiar Petrosian (architect), reports PRESS TV, Iran. Christianity is one of the oldest religions in Iran and many churches which have been registered as world heritage sites, attract millions of tourist every year. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |