Jrovank
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Jrovank is a state-protected geological monument: a spring at the head of the Jrovank stream, a left tributary of the Arpa river, 3 km southeast of Arpi village in Vayots Dzor, at 1,345 meters elevation. It belongs to the karst cave type of natural formation.
As a chapel (mataruk — small shrine), Jrovank is entered separately in the register of historical and cultural monuments for Arpi village. It was added to Armenia's list of state natural monuments under a government decision of August 14, 2008.
Jrovank lies in Vayots Dzor region, near Arpi village, roughly 82 km southeast of Yerevan (straight-line).
Facts
- Address
- Vayots Dzor
- From Yerevan
- ~82 km southeast
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