Spitak Gallery

A line of Italian-constructed domiks (small, temporary houses) where families still live in Spitak.

A large Swiss-constructed house in Spitak, built for two families, with its characteristic red roof.

A memorial to the victims of the earthquake in today's Spitak city center, where citizens gather every year on the anniversary of the earthquake to remember loved ones lost.

A memorial donated from the Japanese government, who continue to support education in Spitak today.

This church was built quickly after the tragedy to be a symbol of comfort and renewal. Constructed entirely of sheet metal, instead of traditional Armenian stone, it stands unique.

This smokestack is the remains of a factory that produced sugar from beets.

Our team visits a historical site in Spitak.

A Worldwide Effort

The 1988 Armenian earthquake is also sometimes referred to as the 1988 Spitak Earthquake, due to its devastating impact on the city and nearby villages. After the debris was cleared, many different countries contributed to rebuild housing, schools, and more. This left a multinational imprint on the city which can be seen clearly today. Along the Yerevan highway, driving towards Spitak, you first notice the Swiss and Italian neighborhoods, followed by the Uzbek neighborhood and Czech school, followed by the Estonian neighborhood and Norwegian hospital, until you finally arrive in the current city center.