19K views · 205 reactions | On this day in 1988, a catastrophic earthquake hit northern Armenia. At least 20,000 people were killed. Anahit Karapetian was trapped in the rubble of her school for hours, surrounded by injured and dead classmates. | BBC World Service | Facebook

◼️35 years ago, on December 7, 1988, a devastating earthquake struck #Armenia, measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale. It left a profound mark on our nation’s history. Its epicenter was in the northern region, the town of #Spitak. The consequences were harrowing. Buildings were razed to the ground, countless lives were lost, and many more lives were forever changed. Amidst the rubble, a remarkable spirit of resilience emerged and with the scars remaining, the unwavering spirit of unity and determina

On December 7, 1988, the devastating Spitak Earthquake took thousands of lives and reshaped entire communities. Today we honor the victims and reflect on the resilience that carried Armenia forward. | Armenian Youth Federation