which is one of the most intricate examples in existence. The finely carved lacy ornaments are arranged in layers in which the basic elements of the composition — a cross on a shield-shaped rosette and eight-pointed Starr filling the corners of the middle-cross section—show clearly. The intricate openwork ornaments vary — a clear-cut geometrical pattern constitutes the background, and the accentuating elements form a complicated combination of a floral and geometrical ornament which never repeats itself. S. Hripsime Chapel St. Hripsime chapel (1254), situated south-west of the main group on an opposite hillside consists of a square, domed building. UNESCO The monastery of Goshavank, together with that of Haghartsin, may become part of a natural site based on the state protected area of Dilijan National Park, an important forest in north-eastern Armenia. Gallery Sources "Architectural Ensembles of Armenia", by O. Khalpakhchian, published in Moscow by Iskusstvo Publishers in 1980. "Rediscovering Armenia Guidebook", by Brady Kiesling and Raffi Kojian, published online and printed in 2005. References External links Armeniapedia.org: Goshavank Monastery Armenica.org: Goshavank About Goshavank Christian monasteries in Armenia Oriental Orthodox congregations established in the 13th century Christian monasteries established in the 13th century Buildings and structures in Tavush Province Tourist attractions in Tavush Province