Yernjatap: Hotels and Accommodation

Culture

Between Yernjatap and Hartavan, the Astvatsnkal Monastery Complex is located in the Kasagh Gorge. It was built between the 5th and 13th centuries and consists of the churches of St. Astvatsatsin and St. Nshan, as well as a Gawit. Travelers wishing to book a hotel in Yernjatap can then search for accommodation.

Within the complex, the 5th-century Basilica of St. Astvatsatsin is the oldest structure. It was renovated in 1207; a monastic brotherhood was founded there at that time.

The complex also includes the Church of St. Nshan, dating from 1244. Its western portal features remarkable sculptural reliefs. The adjoining Gawit contains tombstones, while khachkars and tombstones dating from the 12th to the 17th century have been preserved in the surrounding area.

In the approximate vicinity of Yernjatap, Yerkrord Ashkharhamartum Zohvats Azatamartikneri is listed as a monument. In the surrounding area of Yernjatap, Razvaliny Yagublu is listed as a ruin site, T’mbloyi as a cave feature, Arts’akhyan Paterazmum Zohvats Azatamartikneri as a monument, Nigatun as a historic site, Vranasar as a mountain feature, Srahang as a cave feature, and Artavazd as a mountain feature.

Yernjak Fortress is described on the left bank of the Kasagh, northwest of and within approximately 1 km of the Hartavan–Yernjatap road. It dates from the 2nd to the 1st millennium BC.

Other destinations: Byurakan, Ashtarak, Jrambar, Awan, Oshakan

For the higher-level travel overview: Aragatsotn.