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Sights of Armenia Tavush
Khoranashat Monastic Complex
- RegionTavush
- Distance from Yerevan206.6 km
- TypeMonastery/Church
Tavush
About this place
Khoranashat Monastic Complex is one of the masterpieces of medieval Armenian architecture and was a significant educational and scientific center. The monastery was founded in the first half of the 13th century.
The founder of the monastery and its theological school was Vardapet Vanakan (1181–1251), a prominent public figure, scholar, teacher, and theologian of medieval Armenia. He received his education at Goshavank’s theological school and was a disciple of the famous scholar Mkhitar Gosh.
Today, the monastery is in a semi-ruined state, yet it remains majestic, blending harmoniously with its natural surroundings.
The Khoranashat Monastic Complex includes the Saint Astvatsatsin, Saint Kiraki, and Saint Hermit (Jgnavor) churches, as well as a narthex and auxiliary buildings.
Interesting
facts about Khoranashat Monastic Complex
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The monastery was named Khoranashat because of its abundance of altars (ten altars).
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The Khoranashat Theological School offered a 7-8 year education in various subjects, including history and botany. Many manuscripts were written and copied at Khoranashat, some of which are now preserved in Matenadaran (Armenia’s manuscript repository).
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Several prominent religious and cultural figures studied at Khoranashat, including Kirakos Gandzaketsi, Vardan Areveltsi, and Grigor Aknetsi."
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 Khoranashat Monastery depends on the weather conditions.
Khoranashat Monastic Complex
FAQ
What is Khoranashat Monastic Complex?
Khoranashat is one of the masterpieces of medieval Armenian architecture and was a significant educational and scientific centre, founded in the first half of the 13th century. Today it is semi-ruined, yet it remains majestic, blending harmoniously with its natural surroundings.
Who founded Khoranashat?
The monastery and its theological school were founded by Vardapet Vanakan (1181–1251), a prominent public figure, scholar, teacher and theologian of medieval Armenia. He studied at the theological school of Goshavank and was a disciple of the famous scholar Mkhitar Gosh.
Why is it called Khoranashat?
The name comes from the monastery’s abundance of altars: there are ten of them.
What was taught at the Khoranashat school, and who studied there?
Education at the school lasted 7–8 years and covered many subjects, including history and botany. Many manuscripts were written and copied here, some now kept in the Matenadaran, and its students included Kirakos Gandzaketsi, Vardan Areveltsi and Grigor Aknetsi.
What buildings make up the complex?
The complex includes the churches of Saint Astvatsatsin, Saint Kiraki and Saint Hermit (Jgnavor), as well as a narthex and auxiliary buildings.
Tavush
Plan your visit
Address
Khoranashat Monastery, Chinari, Tavush Province, Armenia
Tavush
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