On October 13th, 2023, three postage stamps dedicated to the theme “Historical and cultural monuments. Historical and cultural monuments of Armenia” have been put into circulation.

“HayPost” CJSC has issued a donation coupon for 120 AMD attached to three postage stamps with the nominal values of 320, 380 and 400 AMD. The 120 AMD donation value will be directed to the preservation of the historical and cultural monuments of Armenia. 

The postage stamp with the nominal value of 320 AMD depicts Saint Astvatsatsin Church (V c. A.D.) located in Odzun village in Lori Region. The church is one of the best ecclesiastical structures of early medieval Armenian architecture and is rich in the best examples of early medieval sculptural art.  

The postage stamp with the nominal value of 380 AMD depicts Katoghike Saint Astvatsatsin Church (VI c. A.D.) located in Avan district of Yerevan. The church is one of the oldest church structures in Yerevan. It had an important role in the spiritual and political life of the time.

The postage stamp with the nominal value of 400 AMD depicts Vorotnavank Monastic Complex (X c. A.D.) located in Syunik Region. Vorotnavank was founded by Queen Shahandukht of Syunik. The monastery was one of the famous educational centers of medieval Armenia, which was in direct contact with Gladzor and Tatev universities.

Date of issue: October 13, 2023
Photographers: Tigran Apikyan (Saint Astvatsatsin Church, Vorotnavank Monastic Complex), Khachik Harutyunyan (Katoghike Saint Astvatsatsin Church)
Designer: David Dovlatyan
Printing house: Cartor, France
Size: 40,0 x 24,0 mm
Stamps per sheet: 10 pcs
Print run: 10 000 pcs x 3