Master Levon's Divine Underground

About

In 1985, Levon Arakelyan began digging an ordinary potato cellar under his house in Arinj village, near Yerevan. But he kept working for another 23 years, using only a hammer. According to various accounts, he was inspired by recurring dreams. By the time of his death in 2008, he had created seven interconnected chambers with a total area of about 300 square metres, reaching a depth of about 21 metres. The underground space features sculpted columns, religious niches and a prayer room. Today the site is cared for by his widow, Tosya, who often guides visitors herself.

Here you can descend about 80 steps into the hand-dug chambers and see the sculpted columns, the niches and the prayer room, where visitors light candles and make a wish. You can also see Levon's tools, clothing and awards.