Geghhovit

Geghhovit (Armenian: Գեղհովիտ, or Geghahovit; known as Verin Gharanlugh until 1968) is a village in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, founded in the 15th century. The Geghhovit community includes the nearby villages Lernahovit and Nshkhark. In the village is the roofless church of S. Gevorg, 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 town.[1]

Geghhovit
Գեղհովիտ
Geghhovit
Գեղհովիտ
Coordinates: 40°06′02″N 45°17′03″E
Country Armenia
ProvinceGegharkunik
Elevation
2,080 m (6,820 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total6,529
Time zoneUTC+4 (GMT+4)
Postal code
1405
  • Municipality building
  • Chapel
  • Village entrance monument
  • WWII monument
  • Apple tree in Geghhovit village
  • S. Gevorg Church of Geghhovit (1873) and surrounding medieval cemetery.
  • Door to S. 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.

References
  1. Kiesling, Brady; Kojian, Raffi (2005). Rediscovering Armenia: Guide (2nd ed.). Yerevan: Matit Graphic Design Studio. p. 79. ISBN 99941-0-121-8.
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