Kond / Yerevan, Armenia 🇦🇲

Kond is one of the oldest quarters of Yerevan since the 17th century. Kond, meaning "long hill" in Armenian, so named because of its higher elevation in relation to the surrounding areas.

Several structures may still be seen that were once Ottoman/Persian/Muslim houses, a mosque, and other buildings. Many of Kond's narrow winding streets and alleyways are only three to four feet wide with irrigation ditches to either side. Walls of houses were originally constructed of clay and small stones, which were often built on top of one another without utilities.