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Aghavnavank Monastery

Region

Tavush

Distance from Yerevan

123.2 km

Type

Monastery/Church

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

Facts

Aghavnavank is in a semi-ruined state and is not operational.

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.

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.

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