Samsonavank Monastery (Armenian: Սամսոնավանք) is a 12th–13th century monastery easiest reached via Yenokavan in the Tavush Province of northern Armenia. It is a small monastic complex that is located in a forested area along the slopes of a mountain approximately 6 km to the south of Deghdznuti Vank of the 13th century and not far from the medieval fort of Berdakar.
| Samsonavank Monastery | |
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Սամսոնավանք | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Armenian Apostolic Church |
| Location | |
| Location | Tavush Province, Armenia |
  Shown within Armenia  Samsonavank Monastery (Tavush) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°58′29″N 45°02′11″E / 40.9747°N 45.0364°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Armenian |
| Completed | 12th-13th centuries |
| Dome(s) | 1 intact on one of the churches. |
Complex
editThe site consists of a small domed 12th- or 13th-century church, a shrine, and another small church. Finished stones used in the construction of Samsoni Vank have eroded due to rain.
References
edit- Kiesling, Brady (2005), Rediscovering Armenia: Guide, Yerevan, Armenia: Matit Graphic Design Studio
External links
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