Surrounding the monastery are numerous khachkars and gravestones that are part of a small cemetery. To the northwest a short distance from the site, are the remains of Bronze Age through medieval fortification walls and foundations of a settlement. A polished black vessel of the Early Bronze Age was discovered during archaeological excavations in the area. Weapons of metal and stone, tools, clay idols, numerous vessels, fireplaces, and two tombs, all from the Iron Age were discovered in the...
Read moreHayravank monastery is on thr edge of lake Sevan, up high 2000 meters above sea level. Built at the end of the IX century by a princess called Miriam, it still stands strong and beautiful. Surrounded by dozens of khachkars (millenia old stone crosses with verses from the Bible), it was just amazing to still be able to visit it and find out...
Read moreIt’s one of the best place in Sevan, this Monastery is located little far with a nice drive so not many people comes and that makes it even move attractive place!...
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