Arakelots church

The monastic complex consists of two churches, a communal dining hall, and various annexes enclosed by fortified walls of mountain stones.

The monastery established in the 12th century became a center of religious scholarship and housed relics of several apostles according to local traditions.

The architectural design incorporates the hazarashen technique in the jhamatun roofing, using stone slabs instead of traditional wooden materials.

Visitors can reach the monastery through a dirt road leading uphill, with access requiring assistance from a local neighbor to open the entrance gate.

A caravanserai located one kilometer from the entrance indicates the monastery's former role along an important medieval trade route.

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GPS coordinates: 41.03392,45.06610

Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:49