Noyan Tapan — The Magic Name
If you have ever been to Armenia you have surely heard the name “Noyan Tapan”. You may have even been surprised by how much that name is used. But what does “Noyan Tapan” mean and why is it used so often? Let’s find out.
The Name Noyan Tapan
Are you known with Noah’s story? According to it, Noah landed on the Mount Ararat — the biblical mountain in Armenia (Although the mount is no longer in the Armenian area, Armenians consider it to be an Armenian mountain). Later Armenia became the first Christian country in the world.
The Armenians believe in the power of religion, and Noah. The name “Noyan Tapan” is defined from Armenian as “Noah’s Ark”. This name is used by different companies in various spheres. I would like to introduce some of the highly recognized “Noyan Tapan”-s. Come on!
Noyan Tapan #1 Books And Stationery Store
The Noyan Tapan bookshop opened its doors to the customers in 1994. The store is located at the heart of Yerevan in Abovyan street a few steps far from the Republic Square.
This is a trustworthy company. Many offices, schools, and various organizations cooperate with the Noyan Tapan books and stationery store due to their wide assortment. The company offers around 9.000 stationery products and more than 30.000 different books.
The Noyan Tapan bookstore makes a partnership not only with Armenian but also with foreign and international organizations and brands. This isn’t merely a shop but also a publishing company. Different books, exercise-books, and gift cards are printed in Noyan Tapan. They translate into Armenian and publish international bestsellers in order to encourage people to read in Armenian.
Noyan Tapan is also used as:
Noyan Tapan #2 Newspaper Armenia
Noyan Tapan #3 Wine Shop
Noyan Tapan #4 Restaurant
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