The monastery of Noravank and the upper Amaghou Valley (#)
Property names are listed in the language in which they have been submitted by the State Party.
Armenia (Europe and North America) |
|
| Date of Submission: | 25/08/1996 |
| Criteria: | (i)(iii)(vi)(vii)(ix) |
| Category: | Mixed |
| Submitted by: | Commission for the Protection of Monuments |
| State, Province or Region: | At the head of the Amaghou Valley,Eghegnadzorregion, southern Armenia |
| Ref.: | 13 |
Description
Noravank is reached through a rocky defile and is situated in pectacular scenery in the Amaghou valley, surrounded by red and grey limestone cliffs. The monastic buildings date to the thirteenth century and are notable for the originality of their design, particularly those built by the architect Momik. The valley also contains important cave complexes.
Word File
United Nations - Copyright © 1992-2009 UNESCO World Heritage Centre, All Rights Reserved | v3.0, Updated 26 Nov 2009