Khachkar Cross-stone

Khachkar or Cross-stone is an extraordinary phenomenon in Armenian Art. The master used the cross to express his own feelings and dreams. The khachkars are the best creation of Armenian Architecture equal to other architectural buildings (Rafael Israelian).

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Sanahin Monastery

Sanahin is monastery complex located in Alaverdi town, Lori region. According to a legend, Sanahin was named after the master of a student that built Haghpat monastery.

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Makaravank

Makaravank monastery is located on the slopes of Paytataph mount, in Tavush Region. It was built in the 13th century.The Makaravank Monastery in its uniqueness, richness, and diversity occupies an important place in Armenian architecture.

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Matenadaran

The Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts also known as Matenadaran is a depository of ancient manuscripts and has one of the biggest collections of the manuscripts in Armenia.

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The Architecture of Churches

The Armenian Highland is rich with a stone; that is why the uniqueness of national Armenian Architecture is considered to be the diversity of Armenian stones, especially tufa stone, also its unique in its exceptional diversity, the artistic and mechanical features.

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Odzun Church

Odzun Church is located in Odzun town, Lori Region. It belongs to domed basilica types of churches.The church of Odzun is one of the early medieval unique buildings that completely preserved the outside look.

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Karmravor Church

Karmravor Saint Astvatsatsin Church is located in Ashtarak town. There is no exact information about the origin or the founder of the church.

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The Architectural Museum of Gyumri

The Architectural Museum of Gyumri is the most attractive and the most visited museum in Gyumri. This museum is the old house which has represents Gyumri’s history, local culture, and everyday life.

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Echmiadzin

The most important center of Armenian Apostolic Church is The Mother Cathedral of Holy Echmiadzin.This temple was built in the beginning of 4th century, just after Christianity was adopted as a state religion.

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Dadivank

The historical Dadivank is one of the beautiful churches of Artsakh, it was built in 9th-13th centuries. The church is located on the slope of Dadivan Mountain near Dadivank town in Nagorno Karabakh

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Zvartnots Cathedral

Zvartnots Cathedral is the Armenian Medieval Architectural monument, located in Etchmiadzin town. In 1989 the cathedral was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

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Gandzasar Monastery

Gandzasar monastery complex is located in Vank town, the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh. The monastery was built in the 10th-13th centuries.

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Geghard monastery

Geghard is medieval monastery complex in Armenia, located in Kotayk region near Goght town. The monastery was built in a place where once was a famous sanctuary, due to its sacred sources coming from the rocks.

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Goshavank

Goshavank is medieval monastery complex. It is located in Gosh town (Tavush Region), at the left bank of Getik River. The previous name of the church was Nor Getik, but after the death of Mkhitar Gosh, the church was renamed Goshavank.

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Charents Museum of Literature and Arts

Eghishe Charents was an Armenian poet, writer, translator and public activist. He is one of the greatest poets of Armenia.

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Khor-Virap

Khor Virap monastery is located in Ararat region near Lusarat town. This monastery is considered to be Armenian famous sanctuary and pilgrimage.

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Kecharis Monastery

Kecharis is medieval monastery complex located in Tsaghkadzor town, Kotayk region. The monastery is the spiritual and cultural center of Kotayk region.

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Matenadaran

The Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts also known as Matenadaran is a depository of ancient manuscripts and has one of the biggest collections of the manuscripts in Armenia.

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Haghartsin Monastery

Haghartsin Monastery complex was founded by Bagratunies, in the 10th century. It is located in Dilijan town, Tavush Region․According to historian Kirakos Gandzaketsi the monastery was built in the 10th -13th century.

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