Vahanavank, Medieval monastery in Kapan, Armenia
The monastery structures rise at the foot of Tigranasar mountain, featuring St Gregory the Illuminator church, a narthex, and St Astvatsatsin two-storey church.
Prince Vahan, son of ruler Dzaghik, established this religious complex in 901, creating a foundation for spiritual education in the Syunik region.
The site contains numerous stone inscriptions, khachkars, and royal gravestones, indicating its previous function as a burial place for Armenian nobility.
Visitors reach the monastery by taking a 5-kilometer drive southwest from Kapan, with the route offering views of the surrounding mountainous landscape.
The monastery's column hall spans 140 square meters and displays fourteen bays supporting arches decorated with animal and plant carvings in red paint.
Location: Kapan
Inception: 10 century
Architectural style: Armenian architecture
GPS coordinates: 39.35111,46.33194
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:08
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