Surb Stepanos (Aghjhots) monastery

The monastery of Aghjhots is situated approximately 7 km (Ararat district). to the south of Geghard. The church of St.Stepanos is the main church of the whole monastery ensemble, which was constructed in the beginning of the 13c. It has a cruciform scheme, four entries and a chapel (second half of the 13c.), which is located to the west of the main church. The vaulted Poghos-Petros church was preserved, which is attached to the St. Stepanos church’s northern wall. Reliefs of Poghos and Petros from the both sides of the church’s entrance are remarkable.