Hogevank Monastery, Medieval monastery in Sarnaghbyur, Armenia
The monastery includes Surp Karapet Church with detailed stone carvings, khachkars, and a narthex featuring traditional Armenian architectural elements throughout the structure.
Founded in 1205 during the Armenian cultural renaissance, Hogevank Monastery served as a center for religious studies and manuscript preservation in the medieval period.
The monastery contains numerous khachkars and religious sculptures that demonstrate the methods Armenian stone craftsmen used to create religious art.
The monastery stands at coordinates 40.545889 latitude and 43.887139 longitude, with access through guided tours that explain its architectural and historical features.
The eastern facade differs from typical Armenian churches by arranging decorative elements along a vertical axis rather than the traditional horizontal orientation.
Location: Sarnaghbyur
Inception: 1205
Architectural style: Armenian architecture
Part of: Գյուղատեղի «Վանքի ձոր»
GPS coordinates: 40.54589,43.88714
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:45
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