Photo Sanahin monastery by Vigen Hakhverdyan

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Sanahin monastery

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architecture, travel, landscape

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My Armenia

place:

Armenia

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The architectural complexes of Sanahin and Haghpat are among the outstanding works of medieval Armenian architecture. In their artistic merits they transcend the limits of national culture.
The monasteries are situated in the north of Armenia, in the Tumanian district. Sanahin is now within the limits of Alaverdi city, and Haghpat is to the north-east of it, in the village of the same name.
The exact date of the foundation of Sanahin and Haghpat is unknown. Documentary evidence and monuments of material culture suggest that these structures date back to the middle of the 10th century. The formation of Tashir-Dzoraget kingdom of the Kyurikids in 979 and the great attention paid to Sanahin and Haghpat by various rulers of Armenia and their vassals favored the construction of many religious and civil structures there.
Built in the monasteries over three centuries were more than 20 various churches and chapels, four annexes, sepulchers, bell-towers, the building of the Academy, book depositories, refectories, galleries, bridges and other monumental structures, to say nothing of numerous dwelling and service premises.

more information about Sanahin
http://www.armeniapedia.org/index.php?title=Sanahin

published:

mon 29 Sep 2008 00:01

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digital camera Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
lens Tokina AT-X 124 AF PRO DX 12-24mm f/4

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