{"product_id":"etchmiadzin-backgammon-with-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","title":"Etchmiadzin Cathedral Backgammon Set with Ararat, 60 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt 60 x 60 x 3 cm (about 24 in), this two-sided backgammon set (nardi) is carved from a single piece of wood. Backgammon is played on one side, while the reverse is laid out for checkers and engraved with ornamental motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model is engraved with Etchmiadzin Cathedral, the mother church of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Its construction is traditionally dated to the early fourth century, and it is regarded as ancient Armenia’s first Christian cathedral and among the oldest cathedrals in the world. Together with the churches of Saint Hripsime and Saint Gayane and the archaeological site of Zvartnots, the cathedral is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe set also features our copyrighted outline of Mount Ararat, created by Hrachya Ohanyan and used in the workshop’s products since 2000. On Armenia’s coat of arms, the mountain is shown together with Noah’s Ark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 60 x 60 x 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Beech and walnut wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Etchmiadzin Cathedral and Mount Ararat outline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Varnished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Cast bronze hinges and locks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 5 kg (7 kg packed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Hrachya Ohanyan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: 12106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 playing pieces in beech and walnut wood, each with a velvet-lined base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDice made from billiard balls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranded carry case with wooden handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from start to finish, each set is backed by a 25-year guarantee certificate. A set for players who value Armenian heritage and church architecture, with a second game waiting on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/mount-ararat-backgammon-sets\"\u003eMount Ararat backgammon sets\u003c\/a\u003e. Related reading: \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/blogs\/journal\/walnut-vs-beech-wood-for-game-boards\"\u003eWalnut vs. Beech: Which Wood Is Right for Your Game Board?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hrachya Ohanyan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44741993070876,"sku":"12106","price":2619.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/2287\/8748\/products\/1_313.jpg?v=1791088844","url":"https:\/\/hrachyaohanyan.co\/en-de\/products\/etchmiadzin-backgammon-with-copyrighted-mount-ararat-outline","provider":"HrachyaOhanyan Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}