Monday, May 19, 2014

ARMENIA - Tavush Marz, Haghartsin Monestery Complex


"Tavush (Armenian: Տավուշ) is a province (marz) of Armenia. The marz of Tavush is located in the north of Armenia and borders on Georgia and Azerbaijan. It is well known for its mountains. The most part of its territory is situated 800-1,000 m above sea level. Tavush is also famous for the abundance of rivers and other water resources. 

Haghartsin Monastery is located in a dense oak forest, on a mountainside in the upper reaches of the Agstev river. Three main buildings of the Haghardzin church complex ares till standing . St. Astvatsatsin Church (1281)is the biggest of the three."


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