Charektar Monastery

Shahumyan Province, Charektar

The Charektar Monastery is one of the best-known monastic complexes of the Martakert region. It is located on a hill, on the right banks of the Trtu River. The origin of the monastery's name is unknown. The Holy Mother of God Church of the monastery was constructed in 1260. Unfortunately, the monastery is presently in ruins. There are khachkars and gravestones with historically-significant inscriptions in the vicinity.