The Shoghakat Church (1694)  is one of the most elegant and complete structures of late medieval Armenian architecture. Located in the city of Vagharshapat, west of the Saint Hripsime Temple, the church is noted for its high construction quality and its restrained yet expressive decoration. It is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. 1. Historical Overview and Tradition The church was built by Prince Aghamal Shorotetsi on the site where, according to tradition, unknown Ch