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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. 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). The List Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley The monastery of Geghard contains a number of churches and tombs, most of them cut into the rock, which illustrate the very peak of Armenian medieval architecture. 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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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. 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 illustrates 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. 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. 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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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. Top Lists Live Rankings Community 2015 Community Survey Timeline Monastery of Geghard The site contains a number of churches and tombs, most of them cut into the living rock. The monastery complex was founded in the 4th century by Gregory the Illuminator at the site of a sacred spring inside a cave.
One of the most ancient, beautiful and religious sites in Armenia, Geghard monastery never fails to amaze both locals and tourists with its beauty and historical heritage. It is popular for its rocky sights. The monastery of Geghard was a renowned ecclesiastical and cultural centre of medieval Armenia, where a school, scriptorium, library and rock-cut cells could be found alongside religious buildings. The historians Mkhitar Ayrivanetsi and Simeon Ayrivanetsi, who were influential in the development of Armenian manuscript art, lived and worked at Geghard in the 13th century.
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The Monastery of Geghard 1,377 reviews #1 of 2 things to do in Geghard Religious Sites Open now 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Write a review About Duration: 2-3 hours Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing Tours & experiences Explore different ways to experience this place. See options All photos (2,574) Plan your visit Recommended Geghard Monastery: The Proshyans After Armenia was released due to Armenian-Georgian united forces, lands mainly in the Northern part of Armenia were granted to Ivaneh Zakaryan. The latter sold Geghardavanq to Prince Prosh who initiated the construction of rock churches in the monastery.
