Hovhannavank, also Yovhannavank‘ is a medieval monastery located in the village of Ohanavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. The monastery stands on the edge of the Kasagh River canyon, and its territory is adjacent to the village of Ohanavan. The deep gorge is carved by the Kasagh River.
The old single-nave church
Kathoghike Church, built in 1216-1221 by Vache Vachutyan.
Gavit of Hovhannavank, completed in 1250 by Kurd Vachutian.
Aragatsotn is a province (marz) of Armenia. It is located in the western part of the country. The capital and largest city of the province is the town of Ashtarak. The Statistical Committee of Armenia reported its population was 132,925 in the 2011 census.
Image: Vishap (Dragon stone) near lake Qari, Aragats panoramio
Image: Kasakh gorge near Sagmosavank monastery
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