geghard monastery
states: [armenia]
category: cultural
year: 2000
location: Kotayk' Region, near the village of Goght
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 40.1588900000, 44.7966700000
unesco id: 960
world heritage site: 960
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Geghard Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Armenia, recognized in 2000, is a 4th- to 13th-century complex partially carved into cliffs, blending rock-hewn churches with ornate stonework. Renowned for its acoustics and sacred relics, like the spear said to have pierced Christ, it reflects medieval Armenian spirituality and craftsmanship. This site showcases Armenia’s cultural heritage, preserving a unique fusion of nature and architecture in a dramatic setting.