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Sights of Armenia Tavush
Aghavnavank Monastery
- RegionTavush
- Distance from Yerevan123.2 km
- TypeMonastery/Church
Tavush
About this place
Aghavnavank Monastic Complex is located in the village of the same name in the Tavush region. The monastery was built in the 12th–13th centuries, as evidenced by inscriptions preserved on the monastery's vestries.
Aghavnavank is also known as St. Astvatsatsin Anapat and Akhnabat, the latter being the name of the forest area within Dilijan National Park, where the monastery is situated. This forest is notable for the rare tree species known as yew (Taxus baccata).
Aghavnavank is a small central-domed monastic complex with twin vestries. It is built from yellowish, finely hewn stone.
Interesting
facts about Aghavnavank Monastery
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Aghavnavank is in a semi-ruined state and is not operational.
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The dome’s roof and the church’s ceiling were once covered with stone slabs, but only a few remain on the roof, while the dome is now completely exposed.
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It is unclear whether the monastery was named after the village or vice versa. However, historical inscriptions confirm that the monastery dates back to the 12th–13th centuries, whereas the village was resettled only in the 1950s."
Weather in Tavush
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 Aghavnavank Monastery depends on the weather conditions.
Aghavnavank Monastery
FAQ
Where is Aghavnavank Monastery?
Aghavnavank Monastic Complex is in the village of the same name in the Tavush region, in the Akhnabat forest area of Dilijan National Park.
When was Aghavnavank built?
The monastery was built in the 12th–13th centuries, as inscriptions preserved on its vestries show. The village, by contrast, was resettled only in the 1950s.
What other names does Aghavnavank have?
It is also known as St. Astvatsatsin Anapat and as Akhnabat, the name of the forest area of Dilijan National Park where the monastery stands.
What is the forest around Aghavnavank known for?
The Akhnabat forest is notable for a rare tree species, the yew (Taxus baccata). Some of its yews are 3–4 centuries old and reach 25 meters in height.
Is Aghavnavank an active monastery?
No. Aghavnavank is semi-ruined and not operational; only a few of the stone slabs that once covered the roof remain, and the dome is now completely exposed.
Tavush
Plan your visit
Address
Aghavnavank Monastery, Агавнаванк, Армения
Tavush
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