THE APRICOT

   From time immemorial Armenia has been associated with apricot. The thing is that there was a time when this fruit grew only in this area. This is evidenced by  the fact that in Latin the name of the apricot is spelt out “malum armeniacum” meaning Armenian apple. This was the name given to apricot by the Old Romans. Summer is the season of apricots. In that period the yield of apricot exceeds that of all the other fruits. Apricot is a fruit you never get tired of. You can have tons and of it without ever getting enough. Therefore, it would be a big mistake to visit Armenia and never taste the apricot.