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​​​​​Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley, 2000

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

​The spear, or True Lance, that pierced Christ’s side was once held in Geghard (Spear, in Armenian) Monastery.

This ancient, beautiful monastery, carved into the cliffs, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that can be reached by the same road that leads past Garni Temple. Pilgrims going to Geghard Monastery tend to also stop at Garni to admire the only Hellenistic Temple of the Caucasus and the beautiful canyon below.

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Caves of the Ancient World

With more than 10,000 caves in the country, there's a cave for every history enthusiast or adventure seeker in Armenia. Learn about ancient civilizations and experience the thrill of exploring natural formations.

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Petroglyphs

Take yourself back thousands of years and witness the stone engravings from ancient cultures inside the caves and on the rocks of mountains. This is where ancient civilizations started...

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