Astvatsynkal Monastery, Medieval monastery in Hartavan, Armenia
Astvatsynkal Monastery stands between Yernjatap and Hartavan villages on the right bank of Kasagh River in Aragatsotn Province of Armenia.
The construction of this religious complex spans from the 4th to 13th centuries, with the initial St Astvatsatsin church built by the Gntuni family.
The monastery houses numerous tombstones and carved cross stones dating from the 12th to 15th centuries, representing Armenian ecclesiastical craftsmanship.
The monastery site requires careful navigation through mountainous terrain, located approximately 4 kilometers from the Kasakh gorge in Aragatsotn Province.
The complex features a gavit with an innovative vault design incorporating Islamic muqarnas patterns, demonstrating architectural influences across medieval cultures.
Location: Hartavan
Architectural style: Armenian architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.46300,44.44372
Latest update: March 7, 2025 08:54
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