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KARASNITS MANKANTS MONASTERY

Region

Lori

Distance from Yerevan

115.3 km

Type

Monastery/Church

It is located in the north-western part of Dsegh village (Lori province), on the right side of the Debet canyon, in an area known as «Takhter». It consists of a church, a chapel, certain dwellings and other secondary structures, only few sections of which were preserved till present days. The monument is decorated with a felzite pink stones. There are remarkable khachkars in the south and east.

Interesting

facts about KARASNITS MANKANTS MONASTERY

Facts

The monastery was named in memory of 40 Armenian children who were severely tortured and whose relics were burned and thrown into the river because they did not betray their faith.

Weather in Lori

The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Karasnits Mankants Monastery depends on the weather conditions.