Ancient Armenia - Armenia Monasteries and Churches, Goshavank, Geghard, Garni on Haykland.com

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The Amazing blend of nature and ancient churches

Historically Armenians built their monasteries hidden from hostile neighbors to avoid destruction and massacre. Most of ancient monuments are restored. The restoration had begun when Armenia was part of the Soviet Union and continues today. Few sources and books avoid mentioning that churches were rebuilt during the Soviet era, some of restored sites were Garni, Geghard, Vagharshapat, Haghartsin, Haghpat and many others.

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Gosh village is surrounded by thick and full of old oak forest and gorgeous mountains. It is definitely worth the visit.

The Goshavank monastery is not in good shape, weeds growing on walls and roof slowly destroying the church.

Fragment of the passage leading to the backyard of the Goshavank monastery.

Garni is an interesting mix of Armenian and Hellenistic cultures. It was built in I century by king Tiridates.

Garni gorge is one of the most beautiful places in Armenia. Ancient structure of the temple blends well with the nature.

Garni temple was built on funds from Emperor Nero of Rome. It was reconstructed in 1975.

Old, III century roman bathhouse is on the right side of the temple.

Gain temple is always full of tourists from around the world and it is well maintained.

Geghard monastery is just a few miles farther from Garni. The cross stones.

Some of the prayer chambers are really hard to get to, but the view from above is incredible.

Geghard monastery was built in 1215. There is a gift shop near the entrance.

The passages to Geghard's cave chambers were carved by humans.

To get here you need to climb the step hill and be careful when coming down.

Cave altar in Geghard. The acoustics in the chambers is amazing.

Geghard monastery was very well restored during the Soviet times.

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