- The monastery was described in details in 1686 by the historian Zakaria Kanakertsi who spent his entire life at Hovhannavank.
- The monastic complex of Hovhannavank. Hovhannavank or Ohanavank is one of the most famous historical-architectural monuments of 13th century.
- Like the nearby (5 kms) Saghmosavank, Hovhannavank monastery is also built on the edge of the "dzor" (canyon) of the Kasagh stream.
- Hovhannavank is a medieval monastery located in the village of Ohanavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia.
- Hovhannavank wasn't accidentally built in the place of a pagan temple, which was dedicated to the Armenian goddess of water, love and beauty - Astghik.
- Hovhannavank is an Armenian Apostolic Church monastery located in the village of Ohanavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia.
- Hovhannavank Monastery buildings rise off the edge of a picturesque canyon of the Kassagh river. The earliest part of this complex is from the 5th century.
- Church/Monastery :: Hovhannavank. Page: 1. ... Hovhannavank Monastery - Click on image to enlarge Click on image to enlarge. Back to top. General plan.
- Hovhannavank Monastery was founded in the fourth century by St Gregory the Enlightener.
