Kim, North and Kanye West Take Armenia

The West clan gets in touch with Kim’s roots.

Keeping Up in Armenia - Kim Kardashian is getting back in touch with her roots. She's currently vacationing in Armenia with husband Kanye West, daughter North, and sister Khloe Kardashian, touring historical landmarks and even meeting with local leaders. Click ahead for a look at how the Kardashian fam does Armenia!  Making their way through LAX on Wednesday (April 8), Kim, Yeezy and baby North catch a flight to the mountainous country, located in the north of Western Asia and bordered by Turkey, Georgia and Iran. Kim’s father, the late Robert Kardashian Sr., was of Armenian heritage. (Photo: Splash News)

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Keeping Up in Armenia - Kim Kardashian is getting back in touch with her roots. She's currently vacationing in Armenia with husband Kanye West, daughter North, and sister Khloe Kardashian, touring historical landmarks and even meeting with local leaders. Click ahead for a look at how the Kardashian fam does Armenia! Making their way through LAX on Wednesday (April 8), Kim, Yeezy and baby North catch a flight to the mountainous country, located in the north of Western Asia and bordered by Turkey, Georgia and Iran. Kim’s father, the late Robert Kardashian Sr., was of Armenian heritage. (Photo: Splash News)

Mob Scene - After safely touching down, Kim snaps a pic of the pack of fans welcoming her to the country. “Armenia we are here!!!!! We are so grateful to be here & start this journey of a lifetime! Thank you to everyone who greeted us! I can't wait to explore our country and have some yummy food! #MyDadAndGrandParentsWouldBeSoProud” (Photo: Kim Kardashian via Instagram)

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Mob Scene - After safely touching down, Kim snaps a pic of the pack of fans welcoming her to the country. “Armenia we are here!!!!! We are so grateful to be here & start this journey of a lifetime! Thank you to everyone who greeted us! I can't wait to explore our country and have some yummy food! #MyDadAndGrandParentsWouldBeSoProud” (Photo: Kim Kardashian via Instagram)

Warm Reception - The following day, escorted by police, Kim and the crew cut through the sea of fans in the capital city of Yerevan on Thursday. Their visit comes just days before the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, during which 1.5 million Armenians perished.  (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Warm Reception - The following day, escorted by police, Kim and the crew cut through the sea of fans in the capital city of Yerevan on Thursday. Their visit comes just days before the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide, during which 1.5 million Armenians perished. (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Paying Homage - Joined by their cousins Kara and Kourtni, Khloe and Kim attend a special meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan on Thursday (April 9). In a statement, Abrahamyan commended the sisters for helping to promote "international recognition and condemnation of the Armenian genocide."   (Photo: AP photo/Tigran Mehrabyan, PAN Photo)

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Paying Homage - Joined by their cousins Kara and Kourtni, Khloe and Kim attend a special meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan on Thursday (April 9). In a statement, Abrahamyan commended the sisters for helping to promote "international recognition and condemnation of the Armenian genocide." (Photo: AP photo/Tigran Mehrabyan, PAN Photo)

Vacation-Chic - With the official business taken care of, the sisters set out for some sightseeing (and some major style moments!) around Yerevan.  (Photo: STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)

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Vacation-Chic - With the official business taken care of, the sisters set out for some sightseeing (and some major style moments!) around Yerevan. (Photo: STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)

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Mother Armenia - A tour of the Surp Grigor Lusavorich Cathedral, crowned with the famed "Mother Armenia" statue, leaves Kim feeling empowered. “This statue reminds visitors of the strong female figures in Armenian history. I love how powerful women are and respected so much in our culture!” she writes on Instagram.  (Photo: Vahram Baghdasaryan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

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Mother Armenia - A tour of the Surp Grigor Lusavorich Cathedral, crowned with the famed "Mother Armenia" statue, leaves Kim feeling empowered. “This statue reminds visitors of the strong female figures in Armenian history. I love how powerful women are and respected so much in our culture!” she writes on Instagram. (Photo: Vahram Baghdasaryan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Selfie Queen - You can’t make a trek around the world without taking a few selfies (or should we say, usies)! Kim throws up some deuces and her best smooch for her fans.  (Photo: Splash News)

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Selfie Queen - You can’t make a trek around the world without taking a few selfies (or should we say, usies)! Kim throws up some deuces and her best smooch for her fans. (Photo: Splash News)

All You Need Is Love - The Kardashian women, wearing coordinating neutrals, are feeling the love as they pose for pictures at a local park.  (Photo: Brian Prahl/Splash News)

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All You Need Is Love - The Kardashian women, wearing coordinating neutrals, are feeling the love as they pose for pictures at a local park. (Photo: Brian Prahl/Splash News)

Back in Black - After a quick change, Kim reunites with her hubby and her baby girl for a visit to the Geghard Monastery in the Kotayk province. Side note: North’s side-eye game ain’t nothin’ to mess with.  (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Back in Black - After a quick change, Kim reunites with her hubby and her baby girl for a visit to the Geghard Monastery in the Kotayk province. Side note: North’s side-eye game ain’t nothin’ to mess with. (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Family Ties - “My husband and daughter came to Armenia as well to see my heritage and learn about my ancestors!” Kim writes on Instagram. The family’s trip is expected to be featured on Keeping Up With the Kardashians.   (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Family Ties - “My husband and daughter came to Armenia as well to see my heritage and learn about my ancestors!” Kim writes on Instagram. The family’s trip is expected to be featured on Keeping Up With the Kardashians. (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Living History - Built in 1215, Geghard Monastery is partially carved out from an adjacent mountain and surrounded by towering cliffs. Inside, it houses a complex of churches, some dug out from the cliffs themselves. It’s become a popular destination for Armenian Christians, as it is said to house a spear that wounded Jesus Christ as he hung on the cross, among other religious relics.  (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Living History - Built in 1215, Geghard Monastery is partially carved out from an adjacent mountain and surrounded by towering cliffs. Inside, it houses a complex of churches, some dug out from the cliffs themselves. It’s become a popular destination for Armenian Christians, as it is said to house a spear that wounded Jesus Christ as he hung on the cross, among other religious relics. (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Nighttime Glam - When night falls, these ladies come alive! Khloe joins her sis and niece for an evening stroll through Geghard Monastery.  (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Nighttime Glam - When night falls, these ladies come alive! Khloe joins her sis and niece for an evening stroll through Geghard Monastery. (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

#Blessed - “Blessed,” Kim captions this family picture on IG. We can’t wait to see where her adventures take her next!  (Photo: Kim Kardashian via Instagram)

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#Blessed - “Blessed,” Kim captions this family picture on IG. We can’t wait to see where her adventures take her next! (Photo: Kim Kardashian via Instagram)

Solemn Moment - On Friday (April 10), dressed in a belted red jumpsuit, Kim brings a bouquet of roses to a memorial commemorating the 1915 mass killing of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire.  (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Solemn Moment - On Friday (April 10), dressed in a belted red jumpsuit, Kim brings a bouquet of roses to a memorial commemorating the 1915 mass killing of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire. (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Remembering the Lost - Taking a moment of silence at the eternal flame, Kim is joined by Khloe, who is snapped wiping a tear from her eye, and cousins Kara and Kourtni.  (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Remembering the Lost - Taking a moment of silence at the eternal flame, Kim is joined by Khloe, who is snapped wiping a tear from her eye, and cousins Kara and Kourtni. (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Music for the People - Early Sunday morning (April 12), Yeezy treats his Armenian fans to a free concert in central Yerevan. Kim writes on Instagram, “What a crazy night! Kanye wakes me up & says he's doing a free concert in Yerevan, Armenia! I throw on sweats & we head out! Thousands of people were there! Kanye jumped in swan lake to be closer to the crowd on the other side & so many people jumped in too! It was such an exciting crazy night! So happy I got to rock out with everyone in Armenia on our last night here!!!!”  (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Music for the People - Early Sunday morning (April 12), Yeezy treats his Armenian fans to a free concert in central Yerevan. Kim writes on Instagram, “What a crazy night! Kanye wakes me up & says he's doing a free concert in Yerevan, Armenia! I throw on sweats & we head out! Thousands of people were there! Kanye jumped in swan lake to be closer to the crowd on the other side & so many people jumped in too! It was such an exciting crazy night! So happy I got to rock out with everyone in Armenia on our last night here!!!!” (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Kim Lightens Up - Later that day, Kim shines in a head-to-toe cream ‘fit as she makes her way through Yerevan with her family. (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

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Kim Lightens Up - Later that day, Kim shines in a head-to-toe cream ‘fit as she makes her way through Yerevan with her family. (Photo: KAREN MINASYAN/AFP/Getty Images)

A Holy Day - After five days in Armenia, On Monday (April 13), the West clan arrive in Israel. Here they are visiting St. James Cathedral, an Armenian church in Jerusalem's Old City, where they reportedly held a baptism for North.  (Photo: AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP/Getty Images)

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A Holy Day - After five days in Armenia, On Monday (April 13), the West clan arrive in Israel. Here they are visiting St. James Cathedral, an Armenian church in Jerusalem's Old City, where they reportedly held a baptism for North. (Photo: AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP/Getty Images)