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The Saint Mary Church stands at the edge of a cliff within Tatev Monastery, featuring traditional Armenian stone carvings and a central dome.

The church, constructed in the ninth century, became part of an influential monastery that housed multiple Armenian Catholicoses during the medieval period.

The church maintains regular religious ceremonies and services as an active spiritual center within the Armenian Apostolic Church religious tradition.

Access to the church involves using the Wings of Tatev cable car system, which operates daily and carries visitors across the Vorotan River gorge.

The church structure incorporates a medieval seismic detection system through its oscillating Gavazan column, which alerts inhabitants about approaching earthquakes.

Location: Tatev

Part of: Tatev monastery

GPS coordinates: 39.38017,46.25017

Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:00