Marmashen Monastery

40°50′34″N 43°45′21″E / 40.842689°N 43.755781°E / 40.842689; 43.755781ArchitectureStyleArmenianCompleted10th century

Marmashen Monastery (Armenian: Մարմաշենի վանք) is a 10th-century Armenian monastic complex consisting of five churches near the village of Marmashen in the Shirak Province of Armenia. The buildings at Marmashen are very similar in style to those of Khtzkonk Monastery.[citation needed]

It was built by Vahram Pahlavouni.[1]

Gallery

  • General view
    General view
  • Backside view
    Backside view
  • Smaller church adjacent to the main church.
    Smaller church adjacent to the main church.
  • Decoration at the altar.
    Decoration at the altar.
  • Marmashen Monastery
    Marmashen Monastery
  • Marmashen Monastery, view from above
    Marmashen Monastery, view from above

References

  1. ^ Balasanyan (2008, p. 118)

Bibliography

  • Balasanyan, Hayk (2008). Մարմաշենի ճարտարապետական համալիրը և վիմագրերը [The Architectural Complex and Inscriptions of Marmashen] (PDF). Etchmiadzin (in Armenian). ԿԴ [LXIV] (Զ-Է [6-7]). Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin: 118–126. Archived (PDF) from the original on 20 December 2022 – via Union Catalog of Armenian Continuing Resources.

External links

  • VirtualAni.org: Monastery of Marmashen
  • Rensselaer Digital Collections: Marmashen Monastery
  • TravelGyumri.com: Marmashen Monastery
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