Geghard
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Geghard is a medieval monastery in the Kotayk province of Armenia, which is partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhan
Monasterio de Geghard, Armenia, 2016 10 02, DD 63
Entrance to the monastic complex
The main church (Katoghike)
The main church, or "Kathogike"
Garni Temple
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The Garni Temple is a classical colonnaded structure in the village of Garni, in central Armenia, around 30 km east of Yerevan. Built in the Ionic order, it is the best-known structure and symbol of p
Geghard
…is a unique sight, being one of the most frequented tourist destinations in Armenia. Most visitors to Geghard also choose to visit the nearby pagan Temple of Garni, located further down the Azat River. Visiting both sites in one trip is so common that they are often referred to in unison as Garni-Geghard. The…
The temple in 2021
An aerial view of the site
![The Greek inscription of Tiridates I (see rubbing) reading and translation of the inscription Greek text Translation Ἥλιος Τιριδάτης [ὁ μέγας] μεγάλης](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/69/Greek_inscription_of_Tiridates_I%2C_Garni.jpg/500px-Greek_inscription_of_Tiridates_I%2C_Garni.jpg)
The Greek inscription of Tiridates I (see rubbing) reading and translation of the inscription Greek text Translation Ἥλιος Τιριδάτης [ὁ μέγας] μεγάλης Ἀρμενίας ἄνα[κτος] ὡς δεσπότης. Αἴκτισε ναΐ[διον] βασιλίσ[σ]α τὸν ἀνίκητον κασ[ιν ἐνι]-\ αιτούς. Αι. Τῆς βασιλεί[ας αὐτου] με[γαλείας]. Ὑπὸ ἐξουσίᾳ στεγάν[ου] λίτουργος τῷ μεγάλῳ σπ[ῆι εὔχεσθε] μετὰ ματήμι καὶ εὐχαρ[ιστίαν εὐχὴν] τοῦ μαρτυρίου. The Sun Tiridatēs of Greater Armenia, lord as despot, built a temple
The temple at sunset