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Geghard is a derivative of an Armenian word meaning Monastery of the Spear. The complex was named after the spear used to wound Jesus during the Crucifixion. Allegedly, the spear was brought.
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During the course of history the monastery suffered from the Mongol and later Lenk Timur's invasions. It was partially destroyed because of the 1127, 1679 and 1840 earthquakes but was restored and renovated in the following years serving as the summer residence of the Catholicoses of All Armenians. Geghard Monastery: The Proshyans
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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 illustrate 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.
Geghard Monastery (Hayrivank) in Armenia (7th cent) Smithsonian Photo Contest Smithsonian
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).
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Geghard monastery or Geghard 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 status.
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The history of Geghard monastery dates back to pre-Christian times, during which it was worshipped as a sanctuary because of its sacred sources and springs. It is not clearly known when exactly the monastery was built. Geghard Monastery
Geghard Monastery carved out of rock
// by Kristin 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.
Armenia's Geghard Monastery (Illustration) Ancient History Encyclopedia
Geghard Monastery is a well-known church and cultural centre of medieval Armenia, where in addition to religious buildings you can find a school, a library and many rocky residential places for monks. For a long time, the monastery did not function, and the main church, Katokhike, was used in winter as a refuge from Karapapakh nomads.
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Surrounded by majestic high cliffs, which are part of the Azat River gorge, the Monastery of Geghard reflects the height of Armenian medieval architecture. Carved into the rock (2000) by.
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Geghard Monastery 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 Monastery in Armenia is a living testament to the medieval craftsmanship, from the spiritual relics to the natural beauty that surrounds it, Geghard offers a unique blend of history, culture, and spirituality. A visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a journey back in time and an exploration of the profound connections between.
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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.
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The Geghard Monastery complex was first founded in the 4th Century by Gregory the Illuminator, the religious leader who is credited with converting Armenia from paganism in 301 CE. The remote.
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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.
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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.