Cultures - Lori

Sanahin Monastic Complex

The Sanahin monastic complex is included on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. It was founded by Armenian King Ashot III Voghormats in 966. It was a cultural center in the X-XI centuries and had a high school, and a rich library next to it. Sanahin complex consists of St. Astvatsatsin (928-944) and Amenaprkich (957-966) [...]

Haghpat Monastic Complex

Haghpat monastic complex in the Lori region is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Haghpat Monastery was founded in 976. The monastery was one of the major cultural centers of medieval Armenia. XII century - XIV century The monastic complex of Haghpat was the diocesan center of the Kyurikian kingdom, the sanctuary of [...]

Lori Berd (Lori Fortress)

Medieval city-fortress Lori (Lori Berd). Its Ruins are located 5 km. to the northeast of Stepanavan regional center, on the left bank of River Dzoraget. The fortress was founded by David Anhoghin approximately in 1005-the 1020s. As it was situated on the northern trade route, Lori was a big cultural and trading center in medieval [...]