Tanahat

The Tanahat Monastery complex includes Saint Stepanos and Saint Nshan churches, constructed with dark blue polished basalt stone in the Vayots Dzor region.

Prince Prosh and his family financed the construction of Saint Stepanos church between 1273 and 1279, replacing an earlier chapel built over Stepanos Syunetsi's grave.

The monastery features intricate stone carvings depicting the Proshian family crest with an eagle grasping a lamb, along with birds of paradise and hunting scenes.

Visitors can reach the monastery by taking a public bus from Yerevan to Yeghegnadzor, followed by a short drive through Vernashen village.

The monastery grounds contain the remains of a 5th-century basilica and served as the location of Glazdor University, a major learning center until the 1340s.

Location: Vernashen

Inception: 13 century

Architectural style: Armenian architecture

Address: 7 կմ աե

GPS coordinates: 39.78970,45.40060

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:00