The Armenian alphabet is an alphabetic writing system used to write Armenian. It was developed around 405 AD by Mesrop Mashtots, an Armenian linguist and ecclesiastical leader. The system originally had 36 letters; eventually, three more were adopted.

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Stop At: Saghmosavank Monastery, Artashavan Armenia

The Saghmosavank is a 13th-century Armenian monastic complex located in the village of Saghmosavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Saghmosavank is situated atop the precipitous gorge carved by the Kasagh river.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Armenian Alphabet Monument, Artashavan Armenia

In 2005, the Armenian alphabet celebrated its 1600th birthday. In commemoration, it was given a gift of 39 giant, carved Armenian letters, strategically placed near the final resting place of the man who created the alphabet, Mesrop Mashtots.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Amberd Fortress, Byurakan Armenia

Continue to Yerevan visit the Amberd Fortress, located at 2,300m above sea level. The southern slope of Mt. Aragats hosts this 7th century medieval fortress, the patrimony of Pakhlavuni princes, and one of the few surviving castles in the country.

Duration: 1 hour

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Visit: Saghmosavank Monastery, Artashavan Armenia

Today we will go to the North of Armenia, to the monastery of Sagmosavank (Psalm monastery), which according to legend was founded by St. Gregory the Illuminator 17 centuries ago over the picturesque gorge of the Kasakh river. From the very edge of the gorge offers a beautiful and at the same time a little frightening view.

Duration: 45 minutes

Visit: Hovhannavank Monastery, Ohanavan Armenia

The next stop is the Ohanavank monastery, which rises majestically over a steep cliff. Due to its size and complex architectural fiction, it is a unique historical monument built in the middle ages. The monastery was founded by the first Catholicos of Armenia Gregory the Illuminator, who buried in this place the relics of John (Hovhannes) the Baptist. Hence the name "Hovhannavank monastery". The oldest part of the monastery complex is the Church of St. Karapet. A distinctive feature of Ohanavank is a compact arrangement of structures around the dominant building. The walls of the monastery are decorated with relief ornaments and inscriptions.

Duration: 40 minutes

Visit: Armenian Alphabet Monument, Artashavan Armenia

Next, we will go to the Alley of Letters - a monument created in 2005 to the 1600th anniversary of the Armenian alphabet. On the slope of mount Aragats we expect 39 carved from tuff letters together with their Creator Mesrop Mashtots.

Duration: 30 minutes

Visit: Amberd Fortress, Byurakan Armenia

We will visit the fortress-city Amberd which was built in the historical province of Aragatsotn, on the southern slope of mount Aragats. It was one of the most important military-defensive fortresses of Armenia.

Duration: 45 minutes

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During this tour we will visit:
• Saghmosavank Monastery wich is located in the village of Saghmosavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Saghmosavank was a significant center for quality scholarship and calligraphy, with an established medieval higher structure of schooling.
• Hovhannavank monastery (5th-14th cc.) is a wonderful example of Armenian Apostolic Church architecture, perched atop the Kasakh River in the village of Ohanavan.
• Amberd - the 7th century fortress located on the slopes of Mount Aragats in Aragatsotn province. Located 50 km north of Yerevan, the fortress was built to protects its inhabitants and people living in the area against invadors. Amberd is located at an elevation of 2,300m above the sea level and its name means a “fortress in the clouds”.

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This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Saghmosavank Monastery, Artashavan Armenia

The Saghmosavank located in the village of Saghmosavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. Like the Hovhannavank monastery which is five kilometers south, Saghmosavank is situated atop the precipitous gorge carved by the Kasagh river, opposite Mount Arailer (2600 m), 30 km northwest of Yerevan.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hovhannavank Monastery, Ohanavan Armenia

Hovhannavank is a medieval monastery located in the village of Ohanavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. The monastery stands on the edge of the Kasagh River canyon, and its territory is adjacent to the village of Ohanavan. The deep gorge is carved by the Kasagh River.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Amberd Fortress, Byurakan Armenia

Amberd - the 7th century fortress located on the slopes of Mount Aragats in Aragatsotn province. Located 50 km north of Yerevan, the fortress was built to protects its inhabitants and people living in the area against invadors. Amberd is located at an elevation of 2,300m above the sea level and its name means a “fortress in the clouds”. Although the site has been a stone age settlment, a fortress has been built during the bronze age by Kamsarakan Family.

Duration: 1 hour

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