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Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley

Overview

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. The complex of medieval buildings is set into a landscape of great natural beauty, surrounded by towering cliffs at the entrance to the Azat Valley.

About Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley

Geghard 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 status.

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Details

Countries
Armenia
ISO Codes
AM
Area
2.97 ha
Coordinates
40.1404, 44.8185
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