 The most prominent structure after the Holy Mother of God church is the rectangular edifice attached to the western wall of the church . The remaining section of the façade of the main church is situated immediately next to it with a ridge roof . Ivane Zakarian and his son Avak were buried inside in 1227 . A small structure with a lean @-@ to roof is attached to the northern wall of the main church . It was used to store ceremonial items . On the north @-@ western side of the monastery , a single nave and ridge @-@ roofed church is located detached from the main church . Another building that hasn 't survived used to be located next to it . Numerous dilapidated dwellings and auxiliary structures are scattered in the territory of the fortress such as a two @-@ story building believed to be a residence for guards . There are traditional networks of tunnels , crypts , water reservoirs and wine cellars , found among most monasteries of medieval Armenia . Not far from the monastery one can find other medieval monuments such as the Holy Trinity monastery , Saint George church , a 13th @-@ century spring monument , a 19th @-@ century Russian chapel , a Greek church as well as various khachkars and chapels . 
