Ktuts monastery, Armenian monastery ruins on Ktuts Island, Lake Van, Turkey
The stone monastery stands on a small island in Lake Van, featuring traditional Armenian ecclesiastical architectural elements with distinctive domed structures.
Founded in the 15th century, the monastery gained recognition for its scriptorium where monks produced numerous manuscripts now preserved in the Matenadaran in Yerevan.
The monastery served as a crucial center for Armenian religious life, housing important relics including a hand of John the Baptist until its abandonment.
Access to the monastery requires boat transportation across Lake Van, with visitors needing to coordinate their trips through local tour operators in Van Province.
The monastery's location at 1665 meters above sea level makes it one of the highest elevation island monasteries in the region.
Location: Van Province
Location: Tuşba
Inception: 15 century
Architectural style: Armenian architecture
GPS coordinates: 38.60962,43.08499
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:17
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