Bekhi Anapat, Medieval monastery ruins in Kapan, Armenia.
The stone structures of Bekhi Anapat monastery stand against the mountain backdrop of Syunik Province, displaying medieval Armenian architectural elements.
Construction of Bekhi Anapat monastery began in the year 1000, during a period when monastic communities expanded throughout the Armenian highlands.
The monastery design incorporates traditional Armenian religious architectural features, including local stone masonry techniques developed over centuries.
Visitors reach Bekhi Anapat through marked paths from Kapan, with coordinates 39.194092, 46.351461 guiding them to the archaeological site.
The monastery walls contain evidence of ancient Armenian stone carving methods, demonstrating construction techniques from the early medieval period.
Location: Kapan
Inception: 10 century
Part of: Բնակելի թաղամաս Բեխ
GPS coordinates: 39.19409,46.35146
Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:58
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