Pilgrimage to Nzhdeh's grave

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Start | End time: 08:00 | 21:00

Duration:full day

Type of tour :Special

Group size:12+

Language :Armenian

Start | End point: 1a Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0001, Armenia | 1a Sayat-Nova Ave, Yerevan 0001, Armenia

As part of this special tour, we will travel to Vernashen village, from where we will begin our pilgrimage to Spitakavor Monastery, the tomb of Garegin Nzhdeh.

P.S. Please note that we will be hiking for about 16 km, of medium difficulty. Participants are advised to wear hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, a protective hat, warm outerwear, and enough food and water for one day.

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1. Spitakavor Monastery, the tomb of Garegin Nzhdeh

The buildings of the monastery complex, surrounded by four-sided deep gorges, are constructed of whitish felsite, which is why it is called "Spitakavor".

2. Nzhdehyan pilgrimage site

The grave of the national hero, ideological leader, great Armenian military leader and politician, Garegin Nzhdeh, is located on the territory of the Spitakavor Church, which is why the church is also known as the "Nzhdeh Pilgrimage Site". In 1989, a basalt tombstone and a red tuff khachkar were installed, on which is written: "Peoples incapable of defending themselves with their own forces are punished with death", and below, as Nzhdeh had wished, it is added: "Here rests He who acted as a living sword".

3. Fortress of Trout Prosh (Proshaberd or Boloraberd)

The fortress is a 13th-century structure and requires a steep climb to reach it. The fortress was a royal residence, the walls and pyramids have been preserved, the palace of the Proshyan princes and other buildings of the fortress have been destroyed.