Geghhovit

Geghhovit (Template:Langx) is a village in the Martuni Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia.

Etymology

The village is also known as Geghahovit, and was known as Verin Gharanlugh until 1968.

History

The village was founded in the 15th century. The village contains the roofless St. Gevorg Church, built in 1873. The church has some older khachkars built into its walls and is surrounded by a medieval cemetery. There is also a modern small gray basalt Tukh Manuk chapel in the southern half of the village. Both buildings are located just off the main highway through the village.

Gallery

• Bridge in Geghhovit
  Bridge in Geghhovit
• Chapel
  Chapel
• Municipality building
  Municipality building
• View of the town and St. Gevorg Church cemetery
  View of the town and St. Gevorg Church cemetery
• Village entrance monument
  Village entrance monument
• WWII monument
  WWII monument
• Apple tree in Geghhovit
  Apple tree in Geghhovit
• Door to St. Gevorg Church of Geghhovit. The words "St. Gevorg Church" can be read in Armenian to the left and right of the cross on the tympanum.
  Door to St. Gevorg Church of Geghhovit. The words "St. Gevorg Church" can be read in Armenian to the left and right of the cross on the tympanum.
• St. Gevorg Church of Geghhovit (1873) and surrounding medieval cemetery.
  St. Gevorg Church of Geghhovit (1873) and surrounding medieval cemetery.

External links

• Report of the results of the 2001 Armenian Census, Statistical Committee of Armenia
• Template:RediscoveringArmenia