Monuments
Discover the cultural heritage of Rind village step by step. This section presents all the historical monuments of Rind and its surrounding areas, each with its own unique story and fate. You will find detailed information about their origins, architectural features, locations, and related historical facts, as well as the hiking routes that pass through them.
St. Stephen’s Church (Surb Stepanos)
Saint Stepanos Church is a 10th-century Armenian architectural monument located in the historic Verin Ulgyur village site of the Vayots...
Rock-cut Church of Rind
Located about 4 km north of Rind village in the Vayots Dzor region, on the southern slope of the Gomadrunk...
St. Mary’s Church (Surb Mariam Astvatsatsin)
The Holy Mother of God (Surb Mariam Astvatsatsin) Church is the most important spiritual monument of the modern history of...
Hermit’s Chapel (Chgnavori Matur)
The Hermit’s Chapel is a mysterious rock-cut religious structure located about 2.5 km northeast of Rind village in the Vayots...
Tsaghkavank
Tsaghkavank is a 12th-13th century Armenian Apostolic monastic complex located within the administrative territory of Rind village in the Vayots...
Jndrakhach
Jndrakhach (also Jndraghach; from the words jndr, Classical Armenian chandari meaning plane tree, and khach meaning cross) is a sanctuary-chapel...
Old Rind Village Site
Old Rind is an abandoned medieval Armenian settlement located in the western part of the Vayots Dzor province of the...
Khachkar Dedicated to the Memory of the Armenian Genocide Victims
In the central park of Rind village—the Park of Glory—stands a delicate and majestic khachkar (cross-stone) dedicated to the memory...
Three Khachkars in the South-East of Rind
Outside the village, in the south-eastern section, on the right side of the road leading to Areni, three remarkable monuments...
The Vishapakars (Dragon Stones) of Rind: From Ancient Worship to Medieval Khachkars
One of the most exceptional and mysterious monuments of the Armenian Highlands are the Vishap stone monuments (Vishapakars). These primeval...
Watermill Penstock in Kakavadzor
In the rich historical and cultural heritage of Rind village, the exceptional watermill penstock located in the abandoned settlement of...
Spitak Vank Settlement
pitak Vank is an abandoned medieval settlement that historically belonged to the Vayots Dzor canton of the Syunik province of...
Vardanes Settlement
Vardanes is an ancient historical settlement in the Vayots Dzor canton of Greater Armenia. It is located in the middle...
