The majority of the Havuts Tar monastic complex was constructed between the 12th and 14th centuries . After having been badly damaged by a large earthquake in 1679 , the monastery was effectively abandoned in the years that followed . Portions of the complex were rebuilt in the early 18th century by the Catholicos Astvatsatur Hamadantsi , and some restoration efforts took place in the early 20th century
earthquake in 1679
1679 Armenia earthquake
Havuts Tar