Tanahat Monastery

Region

Vayots Dzor

Distance from Yerevan

134.9 km

Type

Monastery/Church

Tanahat Monastery was mentioned by the historians in the 8th century (Tanadeh monastery). The main church, St. Stephen, was built in 1273-1279. The southern wall is decorated with the Emblems of Proshians – eagle holding a lamb in its claws. St. Nshan church is adjacent to the monument from the north and was built in the 13th century. The depiction of the hunting scenes is remarkable. Many gravestones were opened during the excavations of 1970 on the south-western side of the monastery church.

Interesting

facts about Tanahat Monastery

Facts

According to some scholars, there was Gladzor University not far from the monastery. It was the most outstanding educational institution in the Middle Ages, which was founded in 1282 to study natural sciences, mathematics, theology, geometry, astronomy, dialectology, miniature painting and other subjects.

The building was a pagan temple in ancient times, and in the early Christian era – a strict spiritual monastery.

Weather in Vayots Dzor

The high season in Armenia lasts for a long time due to the pleasant climate conditions. Warm days in Armenia start in March and last until late autumn; winter is usually snowless and not long. The high precipitation season is variable. The tourist season for Tanahat Monastery depends on the weather conditions.

Sights

near Tanahat Monastery

Arkaz Monastery

3 km

Yeghegnadzor Reserve

9 km

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Yeghegnadzor Regional Museum

10 km

Hermon Monastery

10 km

Tanahat Monastery on the map on Armenia