Tsaghats Kar Monastery ( hy, Ցաղաց 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
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in the
Vayots Dzor Province of
Armenia
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. The monastery is located within walking distance of the fortress of
Smbataberd.
There are two groups of structures at the site that are separated by a distance of 200 meters (656 feet). The grouping to the west, now half-ruined, was constructed of rough-hewn
basalt
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.
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. Saint Karapet is a cupola hall type structure, with a
sacristy in each of the four corners. Numerous
khachkars may be seen around the monastery as well.
There is a pipe-spring on the right a little after passing the river.
Gallery
Image:Tsakhats kar-raffi kojian-DCP 1532.JPG, Another view of the complex prior to reconstruction.
Image:Ցաղաց Քարի վանական համալիրը 05.JPG
Image:Ցաղաց Քարի վանական համալիրը 11.JPG
Image:Ցաղաց Քար 03.jpg
References
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External links
Armcamping.com: Tsaghats Kar Monastery (Article written in Armenian)Armeniapedia.org: Tsaghats Kar Monastery
Christian monasteries in Armenia
Tourist attractions in Vayots Dzor Province
Buildings and structures in Vayots Dzor Province
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