Sacred places have played a significant role throughout human history. Often, social life was

formed and developed around them. The present work examines the sacred places of historical

Syunik within the broader context of the Armenian Highland, aiming to identify the

specific features that have shaped the sacred history of this region. Accordingly, the authors

discuss theoretical issues, adress the natural-historical environment and the history of

research, attempt to classify the sacred places of Syunik, and explore the peculiarities of their

topography. The book is intended for archaeologists, ethnographers, cultural historians, art

historians, as well as for a wider audience of readers.