The House Full, the Village Empty: Geghavank

Geghavank is Mayis and Marjik: they built all the amenities with their own hands. Their days are full – they’re always busy, and when one task becomes tiring, they move on to the next. Whether they’re sowing, harvesting, or tending the land, they do it all together, finding joy in the life they’ve built.

April 30/2025

The Uncertain Future of the Forgotten Villages of Syunik

The documentation of Armenia's depopulating villages led us to Syunik.

March 3/2025

The Ghost Village on the Map: Tanahat

The village of Tanahat in Sisian is now completely abandoned. A decade ago, it had 77 registered residents. Today, only the village name remains on the map, while on the ground, all that’s left are the ruins of houses, a school, and a few barns.

April 14/2025

Life Alone: ​​Kuris

In the village of Kuris, part of the Meghri community, there is an abundant harvest but no one to gather it.

February 28/2025

Life Now: Bardzravan

After being displaced in 2023, Zoya and Larisik's family of eight settled in the village of Bardzravan, Goris community.

March 28/2025

Once Upon a Time, There Was a Village: Gudemnis

Once upon a time, in the land of Syunik (Meghri community), there was a charming village called Gudemnis. No one knew exactly how it began or why, but it had always been there.

February 26/2025

The Large Family in a Small Village: Nzhdeh

Violeta Azaryan, a mother of nine, has faced displacement twice in her life. She now lives in the village of Nzhdeh in the Sisian community, where she raises livestock and plans for the future.

March 17/2025

The Present is the Closing School, the Future is the Opening Mine: Lichk

The Meghri community has a village called Lichk that has no young people. The village has a school but again has no students. Yet, there is hope for the future—if the mine opens, it will create jobs, attract families, and bring new life to the village.

February 17/2025