Amberd town-stronghold was erected in the historical Province of Aragatsotn, presently 7 km north-west from Byurakan village of Ashtarak Region of Aragatsotn Province of RA.
The monastery of Tegher is situated in the village carrying the same name. St. Astvatsatsin church was built in 1213, and the narthex was attached to its western side in 1221.
Hovhannavank Monastery is situated in Ohanavank village of Ashtarak region. St. Karapet – the main church – was built 1216-1221. In 1250 prince Kurd...