Makenyats Vank
Makenis, Armenia
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Makenyats Vank is a 9th–13th century Armenian monastery located 5 kilometres south of Lake Sevan in the village of Makenis in Gegharkunik Province. Founded in 851 by Prince Grigor Supan II with the construction of the central S. Astvatsatsin Church, the monastery served as a major cultural and educational center for the medieval province of Gegharkunik. The complex exemplifies traditional Armenian architectural style and stands as a significant cultural heritage monument in Armenia.
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- Built
- Type
- monastery
- Heritage
- cultural heritage monument in Armenia
- Place
- Makenis, Armenia
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