Aghitu Memorial
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A two-storey 7th-century memorial tomb near Sisian. Its design is extremely rare in Armenia, and it stands right beside the road.
The Aghitu Memorial Tomb stands in the village of Aghitu. Built in the 7th century, it is an open two-storey stone tower, with the upper level supported by columns. The outer walls are carved with grapevines and hunting scenes. It is thought to be a memorial for a noble family, and similar surviving structures are very rare in Armenia. It is about a 10-minute drive from Sisian towards Goris. You can visit simply by stopping the car. Allow 15 to 20 minutes, and it can be combined with Vorotnavank on the same route.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Vorotnavank
- Zorats Karer (Carahunge)
- Sisavank Church, Sisian
- Shaki Waterfall
- Ughtasar Petroglyphs
- Devil's Bridge (Satani Kamurj)
- Tatev Monastery
- Great Hermitage of Tatev