4/3/2023 0 Comments Tsakhats kar monasteryThere is a sculpture on the upper side of the north wall representing another emblem. There is a carving at the east wall, which represents an eagle with open wings holding a lamb or a ram in its claws (This is a sign which means that the area belongs to Princes of Syunik). The frames of the eastern and western windows are distinguished with the perfection of their beautiful woven carvings. The tympanum stone of the only entrance to the south is decorated with carvings of grape and pomegranates. It was built with huge basalt polished stones. This charming domed monument is one of the best in Armenia. It was built under the protection of Vardik priest in 1041. Karapet The main church of Tsakhats Kar west group is called St. The inscription engraved on the west wall informs about the reconstruction of the church in 1222. There is a date engraved on the east niche of the church: ՆԼԸ (in 989). Hovhannes, which was built with basalt rough hewed stones and mortar. The main church of the west group is called St Astvatsatsin, which was built in the reign of Smbat Bagratouni, in the 10th century. It consists of two groups of churches that are 200m far from each other. It is to the north –east of the village on the plateau. Tsaghats Kar Monk Ensemble 10-13 centuries The Tsaghats Kar church is situated 6km far from the Artabouink village.
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