5/26/2023 0 Comments Tsakhats kar monastery![]() ![]() There is a pipe-spring on the right a little after passing the river. Uncover Noravank, the Tsakhats Kar Monasteries and the Smbataberd Fortress amongst many other historical landmarks in this area. Numerous khachkars may be seen around the monastery as well. Saint Karapet is a cupola hall type structure, with a sacristy in each of the four corners. ![]() Within the complex of Tsaghats Kar is Surb Hovhannes church built in 989, Surb Karapet church of the 10th century, and many other structures that are in ruins. The grouping to the west, now half-ruined, was constructed of rough-hewn basalt. There are two groups of structures at the site that are separated by a distance of 200 meters (656 feet). The monastery is located within walking distance of the fortress of Smbataberd. Tsaghats Kar Monastery ( Armenian: Ցախաց քար Վանք) is a monastic complex located along the mountain foothills overlooking the Yeghegis River, between the villages of Yeghegis (6 km northeast) and Horbategh in the Vayots Dzor Province of Armenia.
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