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Aghjots Vank, Medieval monastery in Ararat Province, Armenia

The monastery contains two churches and a partially collapsed vestibule situated along a tributary of the Azat River Valley within Khosrov State Reserve.

Prince Grigor Khaghbakian and Princess Zaza commissioned the construction of the main monastery structures in 1217, marking a period of religious expansion.

The church walls display elaborate geometric patterns and biblical scenes, including representations of the Day of Judgement and Daniel among the lions.

Visitors need to follow a dirt track through Khosrov Reserve along the Azat River, approximately five kilometers from the entrance at Baiburt.

The portal of Saints Peter and Paul Church features two full-length relief sculptures from the 14th century depicting the apostles.

Location: Ararat Province

Inception: 1270

Architectural style: Armenian architecture

Part of: Գյուղատեղի «Աղջոց»

GPS coordinates: 40.10694,44.80772

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:11

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