Akhtala Monastery in Lori region of Armenia | 4K resolution

Akhtala Monastery is one of the unique monuments of Christian history in the Caucasus. Once there was a fortress, the walls of which are still visible at the entrance to the monastery.

It's also known as Pghindzavank (Armenian: Պղնձավանք, meaning Coppermine Monastery) is a 10th-century Armenian Apostolic Church monastery located in the town of Akhtala in the marz of Lori, 185 kilometers north of Yerevan. The monastery is currently inactive. The fortress played a major role in protecting the north-western regions of Armenia (Gugark) and is among the most well preserved of all in modern Armenia. The main church at the compound is famous for its highly artistic frescoes, which cover the inside walls, the partitions, and the bearings of the building. The modern name of Akhtala was first recorded in a royal decree of 1438. The original Armenian name of the settlement where the monastery is built is Pghindzahank, which means copper mine.

Today, Akhtala Monastery is not very popular among tourists because it is far from Yerevan. Most visitors are passing by on their way between Armenia and Georgia (or vice versa). Nevertheless, the monastery is worth a visit for the architecture of the church and fortress and, especially, the frescoes.

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