Uploaded on 2015-05-06 by KarinaKhachaturyants

This photo was made in Armenia, Yerevan. I want to tell about an unusual material that is used in Armenia. It is the basic building material. Tuff's primary economic value is as a building material. In the ancient world, tuff's relative softness meant that it was commonly used for construction where it was available. Tuff is common in Italy, and the Romans used it for many buildings and bridges. For example, the whole port of the island of Ventotene (still in use), was carved out from tuff. Tuff is important in Armenian architecture. [1]: https://pp.vk.me/c627617/v627617385/3e/Z2jbMAGCXDc.jpg