Grave of Garegin Nzhdeh, Grave in Gladzor, Armenia

The grave of Garegin Nzhdeh is located on the grounds of Spitakavor Monastery in the form of a granite monument. The site sits within the monastic complex, serving as his final resting place.

Garegin Nzhdeh was an Armenian independence fighter who died in 1955 while imprisoned for his political activities. The grave was established here in 1987 to honor his memory and legacy.

Nzhdeh's grave stands beside Spitakavor Monastery, near Gladzor, where he is commemorated as a national figure. The monastery itself was built in the 13th century under the Proshian princes, and its church, Surb Astvatsatsin, still holds 14th-century frescoes. Visitors often combine the grave with the monastery's carved khachkars and the view over the Yeghegis valley.

To visit the grave, wear comfortable walking shoes since the monastic grounds are uneven and require some walking around the complex. Plan your visit for a day with good weather to make the experience more pleasant.

Nzhdeh died in 1955 in a Soviet prison in Vladimir; his remains were later brought to Armenia and interred at Spitakavor Monastery in 1987. In 2005 part of the remains was moved to the churchyard of Vardanants Church in Yerevan, so two graves now bear his name.