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Shirak Province, Armenia

Marmashen monastery

Shirak Province, Armenia

Marmashen monastery
Photo: Well-read MountainMan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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Marmashen Monastery is a 10th-century Armenian monastic complex in the Shirak Province of Armenia, founded by Vahram Pahlavouni. The site comprises five churches built in a style comparable to that of Khtzkonk Monastery, exemplifying the architectural traditions of medieval Armenia. Located near the village of Marmashen, the monastery stands as a significant cultural heritage monument reflecting the religious and artistic achievements of its era.

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Built
Type
monastery, cultural property
Heritage
cultural heritage monument in Armenia
Place
Shirak Province, Armenia

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