Karmravor Church along with Saint Mariane and Saint Sargis Churches are considered the Ancient Fortress of Ashtarak.

Karmravor Church

Karmravor (Armenian: Կարմրաւոր եկեղեցի; meaning "Reddish" because of the color of its dome) or Surb Astvatsatsin (Armenian: Սուրբ Աստուածածին; meaning "Holy Mother of God") is a 7th century Armenian church built by priests Gregory and Manas. The church is located on the northeast side of the town of Ashtarak in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia.

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karmravor Church
• Hillman 1000 Wonders
• http://whatafy.com/the-ancient-fortress-of-ashtarak-has-a-unique-story.html