Geghard — Գեղարդ
variants : Gueghart - Gekhart - Gherart - Gelard - Gheghard - Geghard Vank - Ayrivank - Holy Lance - Sainte-Lance - Monastery of the caves - Gelardivank - Gełardivank'
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Geghard is located in a canyon. The name comes from the lance which pierced the Christ's body on the cross. This lance is now housed in Echmiadzin. This site is on the list of World Heritage of UNESCO. The most surprising are the churches carved in the rock.

Geghard - general view Geghard - detail of a wall Geghard - door Geghard - detail of the wall - coat of arms Geghard - inside

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