[1] Historically part of the Goghtn Region of Armenia, the settlement had several Armenian churches.

In the village was the Surp Astvatsatsin church – a basilica plan church with a porch, In the countryside nearby was the Surp Nishan monastery[2] The historical monument of the 17th century is located on the Alahi river flowing by the west side of the Bist village.

[3] The bridge of the 17th–18th centuries is located on the Nasirvaz river, in the south east of the Bist village.

Width of bridge is 4 m, length is 21 m and height is 10 m. The main purpose of the monument, built stone and brick, with single arch and covered with iron sides is designed to facilitate the movement of trade caravans and passers.

[3][4] St. Nshan or Kopatap Monastery was located 1 km north of the village.