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Geghard Monastery was founded in the 4th-century by Gregory the Illuminator inside of a cave and was one of the secret churches in early Armenian history that was destroyed and burned down by Arabs in the 9th-century. From the beginning, it was known as Ayrivank (the Monastery of the Cave).
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The history of Geghard monastery dates back to pre-Christian times, during which it was worshipped as a sanctuary because of its sacred sources and springs. It is not clearly known when exactly the monastery was built. Geghard Monastery
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The monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley contains a number of churches and tombs, most of them cut into the living rock, which illustrate Armenian medieval architecture at its highest point. The complex of medieval buildings is set into a landscape of great natural beauty, at the entrance to the Azat Valley.
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Geghard (Armenian: Geghardavank or "monastery of the spear") is a medieval monastery located in Armenia 's Kotayk province, deep within the Azat Valley, which was built directly out of an adjacent mountain.
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Geghard is a medieval monastery in Armenia. The monastery was built directly out of an adjacent mountain in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator. In 2000, Geghard monastery was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. What makes Geghard unique?
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The Geghard Monastery complex was first founded in the 4th Century by Gregory the Illuminator, the religious leader who is credited with converting Armenia from paganism in 301 CE. The remote.
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Geghard Monastery Armenia, Europe Top choice in Garni & Geghard Named after the lance that pierced Christ's side at the crucifixion (a shard is now on display at the museum in Etchmiadzin), this World Heritage-listed monastery is carved out of a cliff alongside the Azat River Gorge.
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The height of medieval Armenian architecture and art: Stunning churches and tombs built into the cliffs of Kotayk province.
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The name "Geghard'' means spear in Armenian. For centuries, the Geghard Monastery was the repository of the actual spear from which the monastery derived its name. Geghard monastery is an architectural gem among the Armenian churches and monasteries. Founded in the 4th century, it acquired its present appearance in the 13th century.
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Situated in Armenia's Upper Azat Valley, east of Yerevan, Geghard Monastery is a complex of churches and caves which began to be important in the fourth century, but many of which were built later during the thirteenth century. Its original name, Ayrivank, means monastery of the cave, and you can see of these to this day.
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// by Kristin Visiting Garni and Geghard is the most popular day trip from Yerevan, partly because they are easy to get to and partly because the church at Geghard is impressive with detailed carvings and rooms carved into the cliff. Most of the monasteries in our Top 10 Tourist Spots in Armenia are often in fantastic locations but bare inside.
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The Geghard Monastery, located in the valley of the river Azat 30 kilometers East of Yerevan, has been a sanctuary for pilgrims over many centuries and one of Armenia's most influential spiritual centers. The Church dedicated to the Holy Virgin Mary is the oldest hewn-in-the-rock monument in the Geghard Complex.
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Geghard is a derivative of an Armenian word meaning Monastery of the Spear. The complex was named after the spear used to wound Jesus during the Crucifixion. Allegedly, the spear was brought.
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Surrounded by majestic high cliffs, which are part of the Azat River gorge, the Monastery of Geghard reflects the height of Armenian medieval architecture. Carved into the rock (2000) by.
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Geghard ( Armenian: Գեղարդ, meaning "spear") is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection [1] status.
