Hovhannavank - Wikipedia
Hovhannavank, also Yovhannavank‘ (Armenian: Հովհաննավանք) is a medieval monastery located in the village of Ohanavan in the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. The monastery stands on the edge of the Kasagh River canyon, and its territory is adjacent to the village of Ohanavan. The deep gorge is carved by the Kasagh River.
Hovhanavank - armeniadiscovery.com
Hovhannavank is a medieval monastery complex situated on the right bank of Kasakh River, in the eastern part of Ohanavan village, Aragatsotn region․ It was a prominent spiritual and cultural center of medieval Armenia.
Hovhannavank Monastery - Crossing Frontiers
Hovhannavank Monastery. Natia Natsvlishvili. According to Armenian church tradition, Hovhannavank Monastery was founded in the fourth century by St Gregory the Enlightener. A single nave church now attached to the northern wall of the main church is believed to be the earliest structure on the site. The building underwent reconstruction first ...
Hovhannavank Monastery - armeniapedia.org
Perched on the Kasagh gorge rim, Hovhannavank* is a major monument from the 7th c. and later, the best documented of the major Armenian monasteries due to a manuscript of pious history compiled in 1686 by the Archdeacon Zakaria.
Hovhannavank Monastery, Qasakh Gorge - Armenian Trip
Hovhannavank Monastery buildings rise off the edge of a picturesque canyon of the Kassagh river. The earliest part of this complex is from the 5th century, and the main cross-domed church from 1216. It is made of large 7ft. high tufa blocks.
Hovhannavank | Armenia, Europe | Attractions - Lonely Planet
Perched on the edge of the Kasagh Gorge, this monastery in the village of Ohanavan was once an important educational and theological centre where manuscripts were written and illuminated. It has two adjoining churches: a basilica dating from the 5th century and the 13th-century Church of …
Explore the Ancient Beauty of Hovhannavank Monastery in …
2024年5月3日 · Discover the enchantment of Hovhannavank and let the ancient stones narrate stories of faith, artistry, and survival. This majestic monastery not only offers a glimpse into Armenia's spiritual heritage but also stands as a symbol of the country's enduring beauty.
Hovhannavank - AriTes
The Hovhannavank monastery complex with a picturesque location not far from a cliff has a stunning view of the Kasakh gorge. The monastery was established by the first Catholicos of Armenia Gregory the Illuminator. The oldest surviving building of the complex is the Surb Karapet Basilica, built in the 5th century.
Hovhannavank Monastery – FindArmenia
Hovhannavank Monastery. 30km from Yerevan. See location. The oldest building is the church of St. Karapet (St. John the Baptist) built at the beginning of 4c. by St. Gregory the Enlightener, who baptized Armenia into the world’s first Christian nation.
Hovhannavank Manastery Complex - Ohanavank - Hatis Tour
The complex includes a single-naved St. Karapet basilica of 4th century, St. Karapet main church of 1216-1221, the narthex of 13th century, churchyard, obelisk monument, winged khachkar and khachkars in the walls, the buildings of school and congregation and a …