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Geghard (Armenian: Գեղարդ, meaning "spear") is a medieval monastery in the Ararat province of Armenia, being partially carved out of the adjacent mountain, surrounded by cliffs. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with enhanced protection [1] status.
Konstrukcja świątyni przypomina architekturę armeńskiej chaty chłopskiej – cztery masywne, wolno stojące kolumny podtrzymują kopułę z okrągłym otworem pośrodku by oświetlić wnętrza [1]. Narteks łączy kościół ze świątynią wykutą w skale [1].
Surrounded by majestic high cliffs, which are part of the Azat River gorge, the Monastery of Geghard reflects the height of Armenian medieval architecture. Carved into the rock (2000) by...
The Monastery of Geghard and the Upper Azat Valley are embedded in Armenia’s rocky terrains to reflect decades of human genius in addition to religious commitment. UNESCO declared it as a World Heritage Site in 2000; thus, this mediaeval architecture compound and nature’s wonder continue drawing visitors with their deep cultural connections ...
The Monastery of Geghard contains a number of churches and tombs, most of them cut into the rock, which illustrate the very peak of Armenian medieval architecture.
27 kwi 2018 · Geghard represents the apogee of achievement in medieval Armenian art and architecture. Its stunning natural location, innovative architecture, and rich decor greatly influenced the subsequent trajectory and course of medieval architecture in Armenia.
The height of medieval Armenian architecture and art: Stunning churches and tombs built into the cliffs of Kotayk province.
