General Information:

The work camp is organized within the frameworks of World Heritage Volunteers Initiative launched by UNESCO World Heritage Centre and Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS). One of the main goals of the project is to raise awareness about the necessity to protect, preserve and promote cultural and natural heritage in general and the inscribed or potential World Heritage sites in particular. Zvartnots was built in the middle of the 7th century. This architectural masterpiece is a monument which embodies the centuries-long traditions of Armenian architecture. Unfortunately, Zvartnots has “survived” only in ruins, as it was completely destroyed by a powerful earthquake in the 10th century.. The camp will be opened for the 12th time and is already a popular and traditional one.

Work

The major objective of the work camp is to preserve this historical site for the future generations, to keep it in worthy conditions to allow the visitors to be spiritually enriched and to contemplate the beauty and the splendour of this monument. Activities for the volunteers are as follows: • Maintenance of the territory - removing the over-grown grass, weeds. • National sounds of Zvartnots-learning Armenian national dances, songs. • Cultural program-My impressions about World Heritage Power point presentations of the volunteers on their impressions and feelings about the project and plans for the future. • Presentation of the countries the volunteers come from, and of the UNESCO World Heritage Objects existing there. The participants will get certificates and letters of appreciation by the end of the work camp

Accommodation

Guest house on the territory of the Cathedral.

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