The second construction is a two-storey church-mausoleum, with a small church and a vestibule on its first floor, and the chapel with cross-stones on both sides make up the second floor. On the head-stone, of the complex’s largest sculpture, the lion’s and bull’s fight are depicted. Karapet church with four side-chapels constructed of saved bazalt. They were built, according to Orbelyan, in 1041 by Father Superior Vardik. The monastery is located within walking distance of the fortress of Smbataberd. The second eastern group of structures is comparatively better preserved. Tsaghats Kar Monastery (Armenian: ) is a monastic complex located along the mountain foothills overlooking the Yeghegis River, between the villages of Yeghegis (6 km northeast) and Horbategh in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia. At the monument’s southern side there is a small church, according to Stepanos Taronetsi it was built in the 10th century during the Abas Bagratuni period. This group’s main church is of a vaulted constuction, and from the south it is attached to a columned-hall and from the west - it connects to a vestibule, which has grave-tombs stretched along the wall.
The western group, now half-ruined, was constructed with rough-shaved bazalt.
The complex has two groups of structures which are separated from each other by 200m. Hiking trails can change that.The Tsaghats Kar mid-century monastery complex is situated in Vayots Dzor district, on the hill-side 6 kms north-east of the Yeghegis village. But be it a matter of accessibility, historical significance, or just popularity, most of Armenia’s monasteries fly under the radar. Discussion Forum Board of Fawn Creek Montgomery County Kansas, US. That’s an impressive number for a country smaller than Maryland. TOPIX, Facebook Group, Craigslist, City-Data Replacement (Alternative). Today there are over 4,000 monasteries in Armenia. Part of that tradition has been building beautiful, sprawling monastery complexes, which historically served religious as well as academic and political purposes. Since adoption in the year 301, Christianity has been a cornerstone of Armenian culture, identity, and tradition. One of the first things travelers to Armenia typically learn about the country is that it’s the first one on the planet to have adopted Christianity as the official state religion (yes, even before the Romans, an Armenian will probably assure you). Hike To These 5 Off The Radar Monasteries in Armenia!
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