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Sights of Armenia Tavush
Srvegh Monastery
- RegionTavush
- Distance from Yerevan206.5 km
- TypeMonastery/Church
Tavush
About this place
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
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After Kirants Monastery, Srveghi is the second brick-built medieval monastery in this region.
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Many ruins of buildings, tombstones, khachkars (cross-stones), and terracotta water pipes can be found around the monastery.
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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.
Srvegh Monastery
FAQ
Where is Srvegh Monastery?
Srvegh Monastery is 3 km northwest of Aygehovit village in Tavush region, at a place called Khachi Tak.
When was Srvegh Monastery built?
According to Samvel Karapetyan, based on its inscriptions and studies of its ruined buildings, the monastery was built in the 13th century. After Kirants Monastery, it is the second brick-built medieval monastery in this area.
What does the Srvegh monastic complex include?
The complex includes St. Nshan and St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) churches, an oil press, residential and utility buildings and cemeteries. The main church, St. Nshan, has been renovated many times and has lost its original appearance; fragments from other destroyed monasteries are believed to have been used in its restoration.
What can you see around Srvegh Monastery?
Around the monastery are many ruins of buildings, tombstones, khachkars (cross-stones) and terracotta water pipes. Very little historical information about it has survived, and the inscriptions on its walls give only a partial picture of its history and architecture.
Tavush
Plan your visit
Address
Srvegh Monastery, Aygehovit, Tavush Province, Armenia
Tavush
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