AGHTSK – village is located on the way from Amberd to Ashtarak. The village is known as a burial place for pagan and Christian kings of the Arshakid dynasty.
MUGHNI town– is situated in the northern part of Ashtarak. The monastery of Mughni has been a renowned holy site housing the relics of the famous Christian saint, St. George, and was mentioned for the first time in 1278 and 1280 in two manuscripts. The monastery flourished in the late medieval period when St. George's church was built, which became one of the most celebrated architectural structures of the 17th century.
KARBI town - comes after Mughni where St.Astvatsatin (Holy Mother of God) church – 12-17 th century and a number of monuments constructed during 12-13 th centuries are located.