#Oshakan

Mashtots's Tomb and the Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church in Oshakan

Mashtots's Tomb and the Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church in Oshakan

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.

10.11.2026·MaSIS TV
Tegheniats Monastery and the Early Medieval Churches of Aragatsotn

Tegheniats Monastery and the Early Medieval Churches of Aragatsotn

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.

10.11.2026·MaSIS TV