⛪ Aruchavank

Armenia · Asia · 40.29°N, 44.08°E

Aruchavank or the Cathedral of Aruch is situated on a rocky plateau at the western foot of Mount Aragats in the village of Aruch in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. According to wall inscriptions on the east wall and manuscripts written by historians Ghevond, Hovhannes Draskhanakerttsi, and Stepanos Asoghik, the church and adjoining building for residence were commissioned by Prince Grigor Mamikonian and his wife Heghine/Heline between 661 and 682 AD. Architecturally it is one of the most important Armenian churches of the Middle Ages and also one of the largest.

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Quick facts

Country	Armenia
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	40.29°N, 44.08°E · view on map

Aruchavank is located in Armenia, in Asia.

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