Haghpat
Haghpat (Armenian: Հաղպատ) is a village in the Lori Province of Armenia, located near the city of Alaverdi and the state border with Georgia.
Haghpat Հաղպատ | |
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  Haghpat | |
| Coordinates: 41°05′42″N 44°42′37″E | |
| Country | Armenia |
| Marz (Province) | Lori |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 787 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 ( ) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+5 ( ) |
It is notable for Haghpat Monastery, a religious complex founded in the 10th century and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List along with monasteries in nearby Sanahin. The monastery is a magnificent example of medieval Armenian architecture that has been attracting increasing numbers of tourists.
Haghpat Monastery is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage List (1996).
The village lies on a dissected plateau, a large flat area dissected by deep "cracks" formed by rivers, including the river Debed. The villages of Sanahin and Akner, as well as a part of Alaverdi, lie in plain view on neighbouring sections of the plateau, however a steep and long descent to and ascent from the river is required to travel to them.
Gallery
Haghpat village nature
References
External links
- Armeniapedia Haghpat article
- Photos of Haghpat Monastery
- Haghpat Monastery - photo essay at HitchHikers Handbook
