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The monastery was entirely rebuilt by lord Smbat of the House of Orbelian, a branch of the Liparitids who were expelled to Armenia in the late 12th century from Georgia. Liparitids were themselves a branch of the Mamikonians. Smbat was the ancestor of the Armenian princes of Syunik. A Georgian inscription around the drum attests his name.The monastery has a gavit and various service buildings scattered around the site.

I adore this monastery!It is situated near the river Dzoraget. Its location is perfect!The monastery itself was built in the 7-13th centuries AD.The Georgians may claim that this is a Georgian church. But its not! It has several Georgian inscriptions and Georgian crosses on its walls. One of them is right under the dome, which makes it really unique. And the other is on the Southern wall. These inscriptions tell us about the renovations undergone by the Zakarid rulers. And these rulers were not Georgian.Getting to the monastery is not easy, because the road to it is in terrible condition! I was hitchhiking there and one of the employees of the hydropower plant right next to the church took me there. I also swam in Dzoraget river. And that was an amazing experience!

Great place

Very good .

Real Christianity Monastery...

Wonderful and beautiful monastic complex in a cozy corner of Loris wonderful nature. Lets recognize and preserve historical and cultural values.

The complex is very interesting, partly restored, has beautiful views of the cayon. The H24 road is in very bad condition and I advise you to follow it with an off road.

Archeology is a 7th century church complex. It is partially restored. The view of the gorge is impressive in all seasons. The H24 road, which connects Stepanavan with the Vanadzor-Alaverdi M6 interstate highway, passes near Hnevank.

Hendekq, monastery complex, architectural monument in Lori marz of Armenia, east of Kurtangyugh, on the right bank of Dzoraget.

Beautiful the monastery, and very beautiful all the place that surrounds it, very old monastery dating from the 8th century

Very interesting place

Beauty! A very interesting place, definitely worth a visit.

The road to the monastery is in ruins. And the monastery was impressive ...

Miracle monastery

Thats Melkaritalvanas palace, the grandest palace in Balmartakana.

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