territory of the monastery, the best known among them is the "Amenaprkich" (All-Savior) khachkar which has been standing since 1273. Survival throughout history The monastery has been damaged many times. Sometime around 1130, an earthquake destroyed parts of Haghpat Monastery and it was not restored until fifty years later. It also suffered numerous attacks by armed forces in the many centuries of its existence and from a major earthquake in 1988. Nevertheless, much of the complex is still intact and stands today without substantial alterations. Significance, UNESCO World Heritage Site Described as a "masterpiece of religious architecture and a major center of learning in the Middle Ages", Haghpat monastery, together with Sanahin Monastery, was placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1996. The monasteries at Haghpat and Sanahin were chosen as UNESCO World Heritage Sites because: The two monastic complexes represent the highest flowering of Armenian religious architecture, whose unique style developed from a blending of elements of Byzantine ecclesiastical architecture and the traditional vernacular architecture of the Caucasian region. Today the area is an increasingly popular tourist site. Gallery References External links Haghpat at Armenica.org Armeniapedia.org entry on Haghpat UNESCO entry on Haghpat and Sanahin Monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin UNESCO collection on Google Arts and Culture About Haghpat Monastery Haghpat Photos at Mayrhayasdan.com Haghpat monastery Virtual tour Christian monasteries in Armenia World Heritage Sites in Armenia Christian monasteries established in the 10th century Oriental Orthodox congregations established in the 10th century Buildings and structures in Lori Province Tourist attractions in Lori Province