The monastic complex is called Havotsptuk. It also has the name \u201cThe fort of Ruzan\u201d. It is situated to the south of the Gandzasar monastery, on the wooded peak of a high hill. The monastery is composed of two churches and a vestibule. In addition to these buildings, there are also the remains of other structures. There are 2 cemeteries near the monastery. The walls of the monastery church were built of rough limestone blocks. According to the inscriptions, the church was built in 1163 and rebuilt in 1223.<\/p>\n
On the west side of the church there is a small square structure without an apse. The doors of this building and the church are located in the southern part.<\/p>\n
On the territory of the monastery there are khachkars that served as gravestones and generally have a height of no more than 1m.<\/p>\n\n\t\t