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Srvegh Monastery

Region

Tavush

Distance from Yerevan

206.5 km

Type

Monastery/Church

The Srveghi Monastery is located 3 km northwest of Aygehovit village in Tavush region, in a place called ""Khachi Tak"". According to Samvel Karapetyan, the monastery was built in the 13th century, based on inscriptions and studies of the ruined structures. Monastic Complex Includes St. Nshan and St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) Churches, an oil press, residential and economic structures, cemeteries. The main church, St. Nshan, has undergone multiple renovations, losing its original appearance. It is believed that fragments from other destroyed monasteries and religious centers were used for its restoration.

Interesting

facts about Srvegh Monastery

Facts

After Kirants Monastery, Srveghi is the second brick-built medieval monastery in this region.

Many ruins of buildings, tombstones, khachkars (cross-stones), and terracotta water pipes can be found around the monastery.

Very little historical information about Srveghi Monastery has been preserved, and the inscriptions on its walls provide only a partial understanding of its history and architecture.

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 Srvegh Monastery depends on the weather conditions.

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Kaptavank Monastery

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Tavush Fortress

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Ijevan Historical and Geographical Museum

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