Getargel
Coordinates: 40°14′0″N 44°33′30″E / 40.23333°N 44.55833°E
Getragel Գետարգել | |
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Dzagavank Monastery in Getargel | |
Getragel | |
Coordinates: 40°14′0″N 44°33′30″E / 40.23333°N 44.55833°E | |
Country | Armenia |
Marz (Province) | Kotayk |
Population (2011 census) | |
• Total | 795 |
Time zone | (UTC+4) |
Getargel (Armenian: Գետարգել), formerly known as Radiokayanin kits, is a village in the Kotayk Province of Armenia.
Dzagavank Monastery – also known as the Surp Nshan Monastery of Getargel – is located at the southern edge of the village. The monastery consists of two churches: the main church of Surp Nshan dating back to the 7th century, and the 13th-century two-story chapel. The monastic complex was entirely renovated between 2001 and 2004.
As of the 2011 census, the population of the village is 795.[1]
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Church of Surp Nshan of Dzagavank Monastery of the 7th century
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The 13th century chapel at Dzagavank Monastery
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