Old Khndzoresk: Armenia's Abandoned Cave Village
Old Khndzoresk, Armenia's abandoned cave village near Goris: history, the swinging bridge, hiking trails, entry fees and how to get there.
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Old Khndzoresk, Armenia's abandoned cave village near Goris: history, the swinging bridge, hiking trails, entry fees and how to get there.
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