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1. Sevanavank Monastery – Surb Arakelots Church loop from Սևանի թերակղզի

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Kermit

May 19, 2025

According to an inscription in the smaller of the two churches, the monastery was founded and endowed with goods in 874 (871) by Princess Mariam, daughter of the "Prince of Princes" (from 862, king from 884 to 890) Ashot Bagratuni and widow of the regional prince Vasak Gabor of Gegharkunik in Syunik (reigned 851–859). Around 800, some monks had already built a chapel and several cells on the site of a fortress destroyed by Muhammad ibn Marwan around 701/702. The monk and later Catholicos Mashtots became the founding abbot of the princely monastery. In 883, Ashot Bagratuni donated a cross relic with a precious staurothek, received from Emperor Basil I, to the monastery, as well as numerous other properties (Wikipedia).

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Tala

August 2, 2025

One of the most beautiful places in armenia. The biggest lake. The structures are very fascinating to look at. And the clouds gathering near the mountains during a sunset with the soft breeze is such a lovely memory for you keep.

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Location: Gegharkunik, Armenia

Sevan Lake Monastery

1. Sevanavank Monastery – Surb Arakelots Church loop from Սևանի թերակղզի

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