Dedicated to the centenary of the writing and first publication of Aksel Bakunts’s short story *Mtnadzor*, this book offers a comprehensive study of the work. It presents the story’s creation history, prototypes, historical-geographical foundations, and cultural layers. The book draws upon a wealth of archival and documentary materials as well as photographs. *Mtnadzor* is examined not merely as a literary work, but also as a significant testament to the historical memory and cultural heritage of Syunik.