Hovhannavank
Hovhannavank, also Yovhannavank‘ (Armenian: Հովհաննավանք) is a medieval monastery located in the village of Ohanavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. The monastery stands on the edge of the Kasagh River canyon, and its territory is adjacent to the village of Ohanavan. The deep gorge is carved by the Kasagh River.
| Hovhannavank | |
|---|---|
St. Hovhannes Karapet (St. John the Baptist) Cathedral, Hovhannavank Monastery (1216 and 1221) | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Location | |
| Location | Ohanavan, Aragatsotn, Armenia |
Shown within Armenia Hovhannavank (Aragatsotn) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40.339428°N 44.388653°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Monastery, Church |
| Style | Armenian |
| Completed | 1216 |
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