<Tr> <Th> Architectural style </Th> <Td> Armenian </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Completed </Th> <Td> 7th century, 13th century </Td> </Tr> <P> The Harichavank (Armenian: Հառիճավանք; transliterated as Harijavank or Harichavank) is 7th century Armenian monastery located near the village of Harich (Armenian: Հառիճ) in the Shirak Province of the Republic of Armenia . The village is 3 km southeast of the town of Artik . </P> <P> Harichavank known as one of the most famous monastic centers in Armenia and it was especially renowned for its school and scriptorium . Archaeological excavations of 1966 indicate that Harich was in existence during the 2nd century BC, and was one of the more well known fortress towns in Armenia . </P>

Where is the oldest (800 years) monastery situated