Geghard

Geghard Monastery

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The first church at this location is probably early 4th Century, part of what was called the Ayrivank, meaning cave monastery – suggesting that the first man-made caves were this early. However, the current cave churches are of a later date, the second one thought to have been completed in 1283. Both cave churches can … Read more

30. the road back to Yerevan

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Wrapping up, on the way back, we visit the last – but not the least – monasteries, and a temple that somehow doesn’t fit here. We are on our way back to Yerevan, to catch a flight home. Along the road, we are wrapping up the last few sights, the ones that have eluded us … Read more