The oldest part of St Astvatsatsin Church in Odzun dates from the 5th century with extensive additions in the 8th century
Debed canyon
In the canyon are ruins of Horomayr Monastery, dating from the 12th century
Ardvi Monastery, consisting of two small chapels and a bell tower
Some amazing examples of Armenian khachkars (intricately carved stone memorials) near the monastery
Ruins of the medieval Lori Berd fortress
From the fortress we hiked down into a canyon to this old stone bridge
We then stopped at the nearby town of Stapanavan for a look around and to have some lunch
Had lunch at this nice new restaurant
On the way back to the guesthouse we parked beside the highway and hiked up to the semi-ruined Kobayr Monastery
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