Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries
- States
- Armenia
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1996
- Location
- Villages of Haghpat and Sanahin, Lorri Region
- Region
- Europe & North America
- Coordinates
- 41.095, 44.71028
- Last Visited
- 2025
- UNESCO ID
- 777
- WH Site
- 777
Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Armenia, recognized in 1996 and extended in 2000, are 10th- to 13th-century monastic complexes showcasing medieval Armenian architecture. Featuring domed churches, libraries, and intricate stone crosses (khachkars), they reflect a golden age of religious and scholarly life. This site highlights Armenia’s cultural heritage, preserving a testament to its spiritual and artistic legacy in a rugged landscape.
