Makenyats Vank

The central S. Astvatsatsin Church features a cruciform plan with a conical dome supported by a circular tholobate containing four windows for natural light.

Prince Grigor Supan II established the monastery in 851 through the construction of S. Astvatsatsin Church, which remained active until the 13th century.

Medieval and contemporary graves fill the cemetery surrounding the church, while carved khachkar stone memorials adorn both interior and exterior monastery walls.

The monastery stands 5 kilometers south of Lake Sevan in the Gegharkunik Province, with a medieval sanitary facility near the southwestern corner.

A large horse carved in bas-relief decorates the interior basalt lintel of the main church portal, marking the entrance to this religious structure.

Location: Makenis

Inception: 9 century

Architectural style: Armenian architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.12506,45.61326

Latest update: March 29, 2025 20:21