QraveMonastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley
Cultural
| Country |  Armenia |
|---|---|
| Year inscribed | 2000 |
| Criteria | (ii) |
Overview
The monastery of Geghard contains a number of churches and tombs, most of them cut into the rock, which illustrate the very peak of Armenian medieval architecture. The complex of medieval buildings is set into a landscape of great natural beauty, surrounded by towering cliffs at the entrance to the Azat Valley.
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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List — CC BY-SA 4.0