Harichavank Monastery (Harich) | church, interesting place, Armenian Apostolic church

Armenia / Shirak / Harich
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The Monastery of Harich or Harichavank (Armenian: Հառիճավանք) is 7th century Armenian monastery located near the village of Harich (Armenian: Հառիճ) in the Shirak Province of the Republic of Armenia. The village is 3 km southeast of the town of Artik. The monastery’s name also transliterates as Harijavank or Harichavank, and is a compound made of the words “Harich” and “վանք/vank” (Armenian for monastery).
Harichavank known as one of the most famous monastic centers in Armenia and it was especially renowned for its school and scriptorium. Archaeological excavations of 1966 indicate that Harich was in existence during the 2nd century BC, and was one of the more well known fortress towns in Armenia.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harichavank_Monastery
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Coordinates:   40°36'24"N   43°59'58"E
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