The village of Oshakan is home to the tomb of Mesrop Mashtots, the creator of the Armenian alphabet, and the church bearing his name. According to Koryun's testimony, Mashtots was buried here in 440, and the present church was rebuilt in 1875–1879.
Tegheniats Monastery, Oshakan, and the Karmravor Church of Ashtarak are important examples of the rich architectural heritage of Aragatsotn and Kotayk. The article discusses early medieval monasteries, the tomb of Mesrop Mashtots, and the sacred sites of the region.
The Yererouyk Temple is one of the oldest surviving three-nave basilicas of early Armenian Christian architecture in the Shirak region. It is dated to the 4th–5th centuries, and its sculptural decoration is important material for the study of early Armenian sculpture.
Odzun Monastery in the Lori region is one of the important monuments of early medieval Armenian architecture. The Church of the Holy Mother of God, the name of Catholicos Hovhannes Odznetsi, and the unique monument make Odzun a significant site.
At the summit of Arin Berd hill are the ruins of the Erebuni fortress, which was founded by Argishti I in 782 BC. The archaeological complex and the neighboring monuments represent the ancient history of Yerevan.
The Metsamor site in the Armavir Province is one of the oldest metallurgical centers of Armenia. The furnaces, molds, and copper and bronze objects found by archaeologists show that metal was not only used here but also produced.
Karmir Blur is what remains of the Urartian fortress-city of Teishebaini, located within the boundaries of Yerevan. It was founded by Rusa II in the 7th century BC, and excavations began in 1939.
Gegharkunik Province is one of the richest areas of Armenia in terms of archaeology. From the Lchashen burial ground to Cyclopean fortresses, the stone structures tell the story of thousands of years in the Lake Sevan basin.
Gyumri's historic center, with its streets and stone houses built of black and reddish tuff, is a distinctive monument of Armenian urban architecture. The article discusses the city's names, its tuff-built structures, and the Black Fortress (Sev Berd) built in the 19th century.
Goshavank in the Tavush Province is one of the notable centers of writing, learning, and architecture in medieval Armenia. It is associated with the name of Mkhitar Gosh, and its main church, the Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) Church, was erected in 1191–1196.
The Haghartsin monastic complex is hidden on a forested slope of Dilijan and is one of the most picturesque monuments of Armenian medieval architecture. The buildings date to the 10th–13th centuries, and its heyday coincided with the rule of the Zakarians.
Makaravank and Khoranashat are 13th-century monastic complexes in the Tavush Province, hidden on forested slopes. The article discusses the gavit, the sculptures, the khachkars, and the area surrounding Haghartsin.
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