KHNDZORESK - this village looks like almost vertical multi-storied rocky amphitheater. The caves and exotic rock formations are more interesting. Troglodytic dwelling at Khndzoresk –Prehistoric era. The escarpments and caves that around here offer a unique landscape.

Many of the caves are used today as barns for farm animals.

TATEV – nothing can be compared with the monastery of Tatev-that dominates over Syunik from on high. Tatev is far from Goris 30km. The monastery of Tatev comprises a remarkable architetctural complex situated on the top of an almost impregnable plateau. Bordered by a ravine through which the River Vorotan flows, it was defended on the North and West sides by powerful walls.

The monastery was founded in the 4th century and later in the 9-10th and 17-18th century it was developed. Since the 9th century it has been a recognized part of that region. Gathered there were numerous manuscripts and documents as well as the archives of princely families. Eminent divines of the Armenian Middle Ages lived and worked there.