Marmashen Monastery

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.

Marmashen Monastery
An aerial view
Religion
Affiliation	Armenian Apostolic Church
Location
Location	near Marmashen, Shirak Province, Armenia
Shown within Armenia Marmashen Monastery (Shirak)
Geographic coordinates	40.842689°N 43.755781°E / 40.842689; 43.755781
Architecture
Style	Armenian
Completed	10th century

It was built by Vahram Pahlavouni.

Gallery

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

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